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The final stage of the Pesticide Code of Quebec, Canada will come into effect on April 3, 2006. This will be a day to celebrate not only for Quebec, but for the entire world. In Quebec it means that 7.5 million people and their environment will be protected from 20 active pesticide ingredients used for lawn care. The banning of these active ingredients means that 212 pesticide products will be eliminated from sale and use in Quebec. Implementation of the Pesticide Code sets an historic precedent for the health of communities everywhere.

However, at a recent conference held by the lawn care industry, it was announced that every effort would be made to remove 2,4-D from the list of pesticides to be banned. If the industry is successful, this would mean that 2,4-D could be sprayed on public spaces in Quebec communities, including where children play.

Take Action now! Please write to the Minister of the Environment urging him to keep 2,4-D on Quebec's list of banned pesticides.

Emerging scientific studies reveal pesticide contamination throughout North America. A recent report found 98.7% of children tested had pesticides in their bodies. Of the pesticides identified, 2,4-D was one of the herbicides contaminateing children's bodies. This unwanted exposure is totally unacceptable.

We are sure that human health protection and the protection of the environment for all people everywhere is important to you. What happens in Quebec will set the stage for the empowerment of communities worldwide to win government action against toxins in the environment. So please write to the Minister of the Environment urging him to keep 2,4-D on Quebec's list of banned active pesticide ingredients.

For more informaton:

• PANUPS: Activists Defend Quebec's Ban on 2,4-D
• www.environmentaldefence.ca
• http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2003/6270/abstract.pdf


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