Environmentalists Sue EPA Over Regulatory Loophole for Pesticide-Coated Seeds: Taking a Stand

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A lawsuit is being filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Seeds treated with pesticides have been exempt from certain regulations.

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These pesticide-coated seeds have devastating environmental impacts.

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The lawsuit advocates for the reversal of the EPA’s TAE determination.

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Neonicotinoid seeds kill pollinators, insects, birds, and aquatic organisms.

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Chemicals from these seeds easily dissolve in water and leach into soils and streams.

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The release of neonicotinoid-laced dust during seed planting has resulted in mass bee killings.

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The lawsuit addresses the issue of minimal and unenforceable labeling on the seeds.

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The lawsuit argues that the EPA has failed to put the interests of the environment over profit.

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