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- NRDC Pesticides Team: Protecting Against Chemicals Designed to Kill
Fact Sheet - Long before organic foods were a staple product line for major grocers, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) was an advocate for pesticide-free products and dedicated itself to eliminating the unseen dangers of chemicals in our food. While we've achieved many successes, NRDC's Pesticides team continues to push the EPA to remove the most dangerous pesticides from the market and to educate consumers, food growers, and business leaders about sustainable alternatives. Get document in pdf.
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- NRDC sues FDA for failing (again) to disclose information about antibiotic resistance
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