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he Ontario law is something the David
Suzuki Foundation, along with a range
<< of health and environmental organiza-
tions, has been pushing for. >>
B
ut there’s more to be done – and the 2 of 17.
bans that are in place may be threat-
<< ened. [ ... ] To start, the Ontario
law does not apply to golf courses. > >
Quotes from
the perpeptually disatisfied (sorry)
David Suzuki
March 17th, 2009

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D av i d S u z u k i :
O n t a r i o j o i n s m o ve m e n t
t o m a ke g a r d e n s g r e e n
March 17th, 2009
David Suzuki & Faisal Moola
David Suzuki Foundation
Web Site
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Retrieved in M a r c h 2 0 0 9
The discovery by Swiss chemist Paul Mueller in 1 9 3 9 that DDT kills insect “
pests ” was hailed as a breakthrough. Dr. Mueller went on to win a Nobel
Prize in 1 9 4 8 for his work, and DDT became the most widely used pesticide in
the world during the 1 9 5 0 s . Years later, scientists learned that DDT is
“ biomagnif ied ” up the food chain, harming fish, birds, humans, and other
life.
Did we learn from that ? The use of chemical pesticides increased by more
than 600 per cent in the last half of the 20th century. Ten years into the 21st
century, we still pour millions of litres of harmful pesticides onto our food,
schoolyards, lawns, and managed forests. Much of that ends up in our air and
water –and us. All Canadians carry pesticides in their bodies.

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But this may be changing. We still use a lot of pesticides, usually for reasons
less important than killing disease–carrying insects. We spray plenty of toxic
chemicals around thinking it will keep lawns and gardens looking pretty.
These pesticides are referred to as “cos metic pesticides”. The good news is
that Ontario is the latest Canadian province to recognize that risking human
and ecological health for the negligible benefits provided by cosmetic pesticides
is foolish.
Under Ontario’s Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, more than 250 pesticides will
be removed from the province’s store shelves by the end of April. Quebec is the
only other province to have banned these pesticides, but Prince Edward Island
has announced plans for a ban, New Brunswick is considering one, and more
than 100 municipalities, including Vancouver, Halifax, and Brandon, have
bans in place.
The Ontario law is something the David Suzuki Foun-

dation, along with a range of health and environ-
mental organizations, has been pushing for. It’s recog- 4 of 17.
nition that caring for the environment is also about caring
for our health. But there’s more to be done ─ and the
bans that are in place may be threatened.
To start, the Ontario law does not apply to golf courses, and some restric-
tions will not take effect for another two years.
And the chemical industry isn’t sitting back while governments move to protect
their citizens. Dow AgroSciences, a division of U.S.–based Dow Chemical, has
served notice to the Canadian government that it plans to challenge Quebec’s
ban on the herbicide 2,4–D under the North American Free Trade Agree-
ment. Although Dow argues that 2,4–D has not been proven unsafe, some re-
search shows that it may pose risks to human immune, reproductive, and en-
docrine systems and that it may increase the risk of cancer. Governments in
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Kuwait have banned 2,4–D because of con-
cerns about its effects on human health and the environment.

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Another problem with pesticides is that they don’t discriminate. They may kill
some “pests” but they often kill beneficial plants and animals as well. So, us-
ing pesticides on lawns and gardens is a band–aid solution, as the key to a
healthy lawn or garden is to ensure that the soils, plants, and beneficial insects
and animals are healthy. Ironically, lawns and gardens that become chemi-
cally dependent become more susceptible to pests and disease over time and
are more likely to suffer from drought and temperature extremes. Today, even
in areas where the cosmetic pesticides aren’t banned, most lawn and garden
care companies will offer organic options. And many stores have voluntarily
pulled harmful pesticides off their shelves.
The bans are a great start, and we hope to see more provinces get on board.
But they must also come with enforcement and education. Education pro-
grams are the best way to show people how easy it is to have healthy lawns and
gardens without using harmful pesticides. These can be combined with pro-
grams to show how to have attractive yards using less water.
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The bans also show that governments will put the interests of citizens ahead of
industrial interests if people speak up. The public has led the way in getting
these unnecessary chemicals off the store shelves and off our lawns. We’ve
seen ample evidence through a contest launched by my foundation, called
David Suzuki Digs My Garden. It allows participants to share stories, photos,
and tips about pesticide–free gardening. The response has been great. People
from every part of Canada have told us how easy and satisfying it is to grow
healthy gardens without using harmful chemicals.
It truly is a growing movement, and we can only hope that as it blossoms and
blooms, it will lead to even more discussion about the role of chemicals in the
environment.
Take David Suzuki’s Nature Challenge and learn more at

www.davidsuzuki.org/.

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The E f fec t o f DDT o n B al d Eag le s.

( Summ ar y.)
And what about the so–called effect of DDT on Bald Eagles ? During
the sixteen–year period (1 9 6 1 – 1 9 7 7 ) representing much of the end of the
« D D T Y E A R S » , a m e r e t w o h u n d r e d a n d s i x t y – s i x « B A L D E A G L E » car-
casses were found dead by the « U N I T E D S T A T E S F I S H A N D W I L D L I F E S E R V I C E
» . The biologists who analyzed the dead eagles reported no adverse effects
caused by DDT or its metabolites. The « E N V I R O N M E N T A L M O V E M E N T » has of-
ten given the public the impression that t h o u s a n d s of « B A L D E A G L E » birds
died while DDT was in use. As a matter of fact, early in the Twentieth Century,
h u n d r e d s o f t h o u s a n d s of these birds were destroyed, but not because of
DDT.
A w h o p p i n g o n e h u n d r e d a n d f i f t e e n t h o u s a n d were calculatedly
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slaughtered by the « S T A T E O F A L A S K A » between 1 9 1 7 and 1 9 4 2 . Govern-
ment–sponsored exterminations seem to have killed more « B A L D E A G L E » than
DDT allegedly did. Everyone should maintain some perspective on this
matter.
The Bald Eagle.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Eagle)

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Pe s t i c i d e b a n
is the most
h e a l t h p ro te ct io n
in No rth Ame rica
March 17th, 2009
Pembroke Observer
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[ There is ] one misleading claim. You say concern over pesticides is being ex-
pressed by "special interest groups". In fact, polling shows concern over
pesticides is expressed by about 70% of Ontarians. It is also expressed by On-
tario's health authorities including the Registered Nurses' Association of On-
tario, the Ontario College of Family Physicians, the Ontario Medical Asso-
ciation (Section on Pediatrics), and the Canadian Cancer Society –– all of
which strongly support the new provincial ban. It would just be silly to call
Ontario's family doctors, pediatricians, nurses, and health charities "special
interests". Their only interest is protecting the public.
The special interests are those groups opposing the ban.
Gideon Forman
Executive Director
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

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o other international regulatory body
<< N considers 2,4–D to be a human carcino-

gen. > >
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ealth Canada found that 2,4–D does
<< Hnot increase the risk of cancer and

can be used safely by homeowners,
provided label directions are followed. > >

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Questions and Answers — Final Decision on the Re–evaluation of 2,4–D

2008 05 16
Physician groups say 2,4–D can cause cancer in children. How

can Health Canada say it can be used safely ?
9 of 17.
No other international regulatory body considers 2,4–D to be a human
carcinogen. Based on all available and relevant data, Health Canada agrees
with this position.
When re–evaluating a pesticide, Health Canada has access to the available sci-
entific information on that product including an extensive database of toxicol-
ogy studies, epidemiology studies, and numerous other scientific reports. No
other non–regulatory group or organisation carries out this detailed level of re-
view to determine if a product can be used safely when used according to label
directions. Health Canada determines allowable uses, doses and other label
instructions for each pesticide product.
Pesticides are regulated by Health Canada under the Pest Control Products Act, and are among the most strin-
gently regulated substances in Canada. The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (P.M.R.A.) is the branch of
Health Canada that administers the Act on behalf of the Minister of Health. The primary objective of the
P.M.R.A. is to prevent unacceptable risks to people and the environment from the use of pesticides.

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Co ali ti o n fo r Pe s ti ci de R e f o r m On tar i o .
This coalition was created to ensure the passage of the Ontario « C O S -

ME TIC PE S TIC ID E S BA N AC T » .
This coalition is actually a public affairs s h i e l d organization which was

created by « R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E S ’ A S S O C I A T I O N O F O N T A R I O » (R.N.A.O.) and
« C A N A D I A N A S S O C I A T I O N O F P H Y S I C I A N S F O R T H E E N V I R O N M E N T » (C.A.P.E.).
10 of 17.
« C O A L IT IO N FOR P E S T I C I D E R E F O R M O N T A R I O » was set up for the fol-
lowing reasons. ▬
• For concealing the views of supposedly moderate professionals, such as

physicians and health care workers, in an attempt to mask their extremist
views.
• For ensuring that the non–profit tax status of the « P A R E N T G R O U P S » is
not jeopardized by their activities.
• For giving everyone the impression that the « E N V I R O N M E N T A L M O V E M E N T »
has considerable size and power, when in fact, it does not.
• For giving the public the impression that there is « G R A S S – R O O T S » sup-
port for changes in public policy.
• For protecting the « P A R E N T G R O U P S » from legal liability.

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« C O A L IT IO N FO R P E S T I C I D E R E F O R M O N T A R I O » includes the following
« PARENT GROUPS ». ▬
• « C A N A D IA N A S S O C IA T I O N O F P H Y S I C IA N S F O R T H E E N V IR O N M E N T » (C.A.P.E.).
• « C A N A D I A N E N V I R O N M E N T A L L A W A S S O C I A T I O N » (C.E.L.A.).
• « C H I L D R E N ’ S H O S P I T A L O F E A S T E R N O N T A R I O » . (C.H.E.O.).
• « D A V ID SU ZU K I F O U N D A TIO N » .
• « EC O J U S TIC E C A N A D A » .
• « EN V IR O N ME N TA L D E FE N C E » .
• « O N T A R I O M E D I C A L A S S O C I A T I O N » (O.M.A.) ─ Pediatrics Section.
• « O N T A R I O P U B L I C H E A L T H A S S O C I A T I O N » (O.P.H.A.).
• « O R G A N I C L A N D S C A P E A L L I A N C E » (O.L.A.).
• « P E S T I C I D E R E F O R M O N T A R I O » (Formerly « C A M P A I G N F O R P E S T I C I D E R E D U C T I O N O N T A R I O » .)
• « PR E V E N T CA N CE R NOW » .
• « R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E S ’ A S S O C I A T I O N O F O N T A R I O » (R.N.A.O.).
• « T H E L E A R N I N G D I S A B I L I T I E S A S S O C I A T I O N O F C A N A D A » (L.D.A.C.).
• « T H E O N T A R I O C O L L E G E O F F A M I L Y P H Y S I C I A N S » (O.C.F.P.).
11 of 17.
In essence, « C O A L I T I O N F O R P E S T I C I D E R E F O R M O N T A R I O » consists of,
mostly, the « S A M E G A N G » of health care workers, who conspire to change
public policy by inventing, and re–inventing, trade organizations, shield organi-
zations, and advocacy groups. But, in the end, it’s all the « S A M E G A N G » of
people, using different names.
Who is the « L E A D E R » of this « G A N G » ? « D A V I D

S U Z U K I F O U N D A T I O N » has definitely taken a l e a d e r s h i p
role, appearing to act as an unseen « P U P P E T M A S T E R »
of the « E N V I R O N M E N T A L M O V E M E N T » . Suzuki simply
pulls « T H E S T R I N G S » , and makes the « G A N G » do his
bidding. With « C O A L I T I O N F O R P E S T I C I D E R E F O R M O N -
T A R I O » , Suzuki has the ultimate s h i e l d organization.
Moreover, « C A N A D I A N C A N C E R S O C I E T Y » (C.C.S.) is operated by some of

the same people that manage « C A N A D I A N A S S O C I A T I O N O F P H Y S I C I A N S F O R
T H E E N V I R O N M E N T » (C.A.P.E.).
Finally, « P R E V E N T C A N C E R N O W » is a public affairs s h i e l d for « C A -

N A D IA N C A N C E R S O C I E T Y » (C.C.S.).
Shields within shields, so to speak.

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Advertising from Coalition for Pesticide Reform Ontario.

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April is
N a t i o n a l L aw n C a r e M o n t h
March 14th, 2009
Share key facts with your customers about the environmental and economic
value of lawn care.
As spring arrives, 30 million acres of turf across the nation is turning green
and growing. PLANET observes the importance of lawns and their aesthetic and
environmental benefits during National Lawn Care Month each April.
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Share these facts with your customers:
• Well cared for lawns can significantly increase your clients’ property values.
• A healthy lawn is of utmost importance to our environment. A 50–foot by

50–foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
• Lawns cool the atmosphere. Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect
of 70 tons of air conditioning, which is enough for 16 average homes.
• Grass converts carbon dioxide to oxygen, a process that helps clear the air.
• Dense, healthy grass slows water runoff, removing contaminants and trap-
ping soil. Fresh, filtered water returns to the underground water supply.
Be proactive in April and propose lawn care programs for your clients that en-
sure both a healthy and beautiful lawn throughout the year.

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The Bene fi t s o f a Wel l– M ai nt ai ne d

Law n a nd L an ds cape .
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A well–maintained lawn and landscape can be environmentally–friendly and
provide substantial ecological and community benefits in the following ways.
▬
A well– mai ntai ned law n a nd la ndscape can act as a val uable
green space i n the urba n e nvi ronme nt.
A well– maintained law n a nd la ndscape can act as a

cleanse r of dust and ot her air of pollutants.

contrib utor in sol ving so–ca lled c limate c ha nge.

cus hion that minimizes injuries if someone falls.

filter for polluta nts originating f rom ra in water.

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A well– mai ntai ned law n a nd la ndscape can act as a

habitat for t ho usands of species of birds and ot her wildlife.

h e a t – d i s s i p a t e r for cooling the at mosphere,
just like an ai r co nditioner.
A well– mai ntai ned law n a nd la ndscape can act as an

offsetter of carbon emiss ions.

pre vente r of soil a nd wate r run–of f.

rec harge r of moisture i n t he at mosphere .

rec reational site for c hild re n a nd adults alike. 15 of 17.

reduce r of noise a nd s un glare.

regul ator of ca rbon dioxide a nd g ree nho use gases.

stabilizer fo r pre venti ng soil e ros ion a nd flooding.
A well– mai ntai ned law n a nd la ndscape can be used to

r e c l a i m a n d r e s t o r e e nviro nme ntall y–damaged sites,
such as la ndfills.
A well– mai ntai ned law n a nd la ndscape can sig nifica ntl y
contrib ute to prope rt y val ue i mprove ment.

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• Ontario Prohibition . 17 of 17.
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the perpeptually disatisfied (sorry)

March 17th, 2009

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March 17th, 2009

David Suzuki & Faisal Moola

David Suzuki Foundation

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The Ontario law is something the David Suzuki Foun-

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The Bald Eagle.

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March 17th, 2009

The special interests are those groups opposing the ban.

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

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o other international regulatory body

<< N considers 2,4–D to be a human carcino-

ealth Canada found that 2,4–D does

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Questions and Answers — Final Decision on the Re–evaluation of 2,4–D

Physician groups say 2,4–D can cause cancer in children. How

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• For concealing the views of supposedly moderate professionals, such as

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A well– maintained law n a nd la ndscape can act as a

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