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

A lawsuit is being filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This action comes from the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA). These environmentalist groups are taking a stand against the EPA’s regulations in relation to pesticide treated seeds. The lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern California. The CFS and PANNA are co-plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the EPA. All types of seeds used in agriculture are required to adhere to certain requirements. According to the lawsuit, seeds treated with pesticides have been exempt … Continue reading Environmentalists Sue EPA Over Regulatory Loophole for Pesticide-Coated Seeds: Taking a Stand