Image: Greencolander, Flickr In April 2009, it became illegal to sell or apply pesticides for cosmetic lawncare in Ontario, Canada. It seems like a no-brainer risk versus benefits analysis: the benefit is …hmmm, just cosmetic…while the risks are real, documented, and pervasive. But somehow the allure of a green, weed-free lawn keeps conquering rationality. A year later, does the preliminary data on the effectiveness of Ontario’s cosmetic pes… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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One Year After Ontario Ban: Over 80% Decline of Most Common Pesticides in Surface Waters
