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A not so green revolution

Fertilisers used to combat famine in India have led to serious health problems for many communities.

101 EAST: India Killer Spray
Endosulfan, along with other chemical pesticides, fertilisers and hybrid seeds were introduced to India in the 1960s as part of the country(***)s Green Revolution to combat famine [Kathy Hearn]
Published On 20 Oct 2011

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101 EAST: India Killer Spray
Doctors in India(***)s southern state of Kerala believe Endosulfan contaminates the soil and water and gets into the food chain [Kathy Hearn]
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101 EAST: India Killer Spray
A worldwide ban on Endosulfan, along with 21 other persistent organic pollutants, was passed in May at the annual Stockholm Convention in Geneva [Kathy Hearn]
101 East: India Killer Spray
Sheela Vathy in Karsagod lost parts of her arms and legs after being accidentally sprayed with Endosulfan [Kathy Hearn]
101 East: India Killer Spray
Endosulfan is called the (***)poor man(***)s pesticide(***) because it is about ten times cheaper than any alternative [Kathy Hearn]
101 East - India Killer Spray
Many farmers across India still want to use the pesticide despite its links to health and environmental problems [Kathy Hearn]