Salmon increasingly endangered by pesticides that jeopardize their survival. The complaint comes from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) according to which, by continuing in this way, it would even go to extinction.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himSalmon increasingly endangered by pesticides that jeopardize their survival. The complaint comes from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) according to which, by continuing in this way, it would even go to extinction.
They are under accusation chlorpyrifos, malathion e diazinon, three pesticides used in agriculture and suspected of being carcinogenic to humans. Let's see in detail what they are.
Chlorpyrifos widely used for citrus fruits, nuts and orchards is toxic and has been associated with damage to neurosviluppo in children. However, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refused to ban it despite there being evidence.
Malathion is an insecticide used both in agriculture and at home for pest control, according to researchers in large quantities could increase the risk of prostate cancer; finally diazinon, another insecticide used both in agriculture and in domestic environments. Although the evidence is still limited, it appears to be related to the increased risk of lung cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
But as we see the damage is not only for the human being. According to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) report, these three pesticides damage salmon and their habitat to such an extent that their very survival is at risk, as are that of salmon-eating species, such as killer whales and whales.
Last December NMFS presented its report calling for the three pesticides to be banned, especially since a conservation law has been in place on salmon in the United States since 2002.
Despite this, however, these pesticides continue to be used and have reached the Court several times. The most sensational case was that of Seattle, where the federal government was accused of failing to protect 26 species of salmon from ben 54 toxic pesticides.
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At the time, the judge ordered the EPA to consult the NMFS to identify the permanent measures needed to protect salmon from pesticides, but unfortunately the profit continues to prevail.
Salmon has declined, but turnover around salmon is still around $ 1,25 billion, despite pesticides impairing sexual development, swimming ability, behavior and behavior, according to researchers. reproduction.
Dominella Trunfio
