Brain-damaging pesticide

The Trump administration is placing the interests of Big Ag and chemical companies above protecting children’s brains. Last week, the administration announced plans to fight a court order to ban chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxic pesticide that can cause brain damage in children. Studies by the Environmental Protection Agency’s own scientists show that chloropyrifos impairs children’s IQ and brain development. [EWG]( BREAKING: EPA Sides with Big Ag and Fights Court Order to Ban Chlorpyrifos! [Tell the EPA it’s time to stand up for children’s health and finally ban chlorpyrifos!]( Unbelievable, Friend! The Trump administration is placing the interests of Big Ag and chemical companies above protecting children’s brains. Last week, the administration announced plans to fight a court order to ban chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxic pesticide that can cause brain damage in children. Studies by the Environmental Protection Agency’s own scientists show that chloropyrifos impairs children’s IQ and brain development. The EPA’s move is outrageous. We need to ban chlorpyrifos now. The EPA was on track for banning this pesticide last year, but before he resigned in disgrace, former agency chief Scott Pruitt cancelled the ban at the last minute – just a few weeks after meeting with the CEO of Dow Chemical, the world’s largest manufacturer of chlorpyrifos. After months of public outrage and legal battles, a federal appeals court ordered the EPA to ban chlorpyrifos within 60 days, saying there was no justification for the cancellation. But the administration is stubbornly challenging the court order. We must fight back. Will you join us? [Sign our petition and tell the EPA it’s time to stand up for children’s health and finally ban the brain-damaging pesticide chlorpyrifos!]( This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has put chemical industry profits ahead of public health and it won’t be the last. Just look at what the EPA has done already: - Allowed hazardous chemicals like chlorpyrifos, TCE and methylene chloride to stay on the market. - Insisted that Monsanto’s infamous pesticide glyphosate is not linked to cause cancer, contradicting the World Health Organization. - Delayed or suppressed studies on non-stick PFAS chemicals and formaldehyde. We’re so close to getting this dangerous pesticide out of our environment and away from our kids. The administration is making a last-ditch effort to appease the chemical industry. We need to make sure they know Americans won’t stand for it. Stand up with EWG and make your voice heard! Tell the EPA to stand up for children’s health, not chemical industry profits. [ADD YOUR NAME: Protect kids from the brain-damaging pesticide chlorpyrifos. The EPA is out of excuses and must take action on this chemical NOW!]( Thanks for standing with us, Friend. Alex Formuzis Vice President of Communications, EWG [Contribute]( Follow us on [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [CHANGE OPTIONS]( Remember to add ewg@ewg.org to your contact list. EWG's mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. EWG is a non-profit and non-partisan organization. The EWG Action Fund, a separate sister organization of EWG, is a legislative advocacy organization that promotes healthy and sustainable policies. EWG 1436 U St. NW, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20009 202-667-6982 | ewg@ewg.org [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms & Conditions]( | Copyright © 2018, EWG. All Rights Reserved.