suggests pesticides are linked to an increase in rates of leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and bladder, colon, lung and pancreatic cancers. The elevated risk is potentially as bad as from smoking.

Some passengers are unaware that some airplanes spray pesticides to prevent insect-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

The moment you learn about something that's possibly toxic, it should be communicated to residents,” Rep. Nanette Barragán ...

WASHINGTON— A new study published today by the academic journal Frontiers in Environmental Science finds that pesticides widely used in American agriculture pose a grave threat to organisms that are ...

Decades ago, the Bombus affinis species of the bumble bee could be seen thriving across the Eastern and Midwest regions of ...

“These pesticides are bad for people every way they are exposed to it and toxic to salmon.” The Associated Press notes that environmentalists and commercial fishers have fought in court for decades ...

Some fruits and vegetables tend to hold onto pesticides and chemicals, making it especially important to rinse them thoroughly before eating. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David ...

WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency reapproved dozens of toxic pesticides today that are known to cause serious harm to people, wildlife and the environment. The pesticide reapprovals, ...

Getting rid of your unused pesticides or pesticide containers takes time and proper steps. As such, it can take awhile to get to the top of your to-do list. “Pesticide disposal is one of those ...