EPA Motivated by Agriculture. From roundup to diesel fuel, large organizations need solutions that help increase productivity and decrease cost of maintenance.
Demand and Competition fuel the industry to find lower cost alternatives to existing process and technologies. Unfortunately the world is moving at a rate that the only catalyst for change will probably be a major disaster that effects everyone in the system.
Why is Spraying Dangerous Chemicals Legal? Most chemicals used for ground sterilizing are toxic or at least hazardous (Pramitol, T-W-K, Arsenal). The reality is agriculture is one of the largest industries in the world. It’s not possible to comprehend the sheer volume of chemicals applied every year in the US alone. So, the need to allow loose regulation, but maintain the appearance of strict guidelines fuels the bureaucracy behind big agriculture.
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