TIL U.S sprayed nearly 20 million gallons of chemical herbicides and defoliants during Vietnam war as a part of Operation Ranch Hand. Longstanding effects of the sprayed chemicals led to approximately 400,000 deaths and at least 500,000 children born with congenital disorders in Vietnam

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[–]FormosaOolong 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

The use of 2,4-D (a component of agent orange) on US crops has increased between 200-600 percent as of 2020. This is in response to resistance (of weeds, and by citizens) to glypohsate use. This is also in response to engineered soy that is resistant to this dangerous chemical. We are contracting to sell China mega amounts of this.

In 2016 USDA estimated that farmers used 44.4 million pounds of 2,4-D on crops across the U.S https://apnews.com/9eaf78c201294db38f4483e64108189e It's a fucking worldwide goddam apocalypse.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Holy crap! This is horrible.

“This is just going to absolutely be a disaster,” said Nathan Donley, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit organization that works to protect endangered species.

You should post this. Let me know if you do so I don't overlooked it in the new section.

[–]FormosaOolong 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

Okay, I'll post it. What sub do you suggest? ETA: Posted it in Environment. Go ahead and put it elsewhere if you think of someplace better. And go eat something organic :)

[–]Tom_Bombadil 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

And go eat something organic :)

Whenever it's available.

This is so important, and for many reasons.

  • Do it for your health.
  • Do it to boycott farming chemicals.
  • Do it so eventually the farmers, farm workers, and all of their families can minimize their exposures to hazardous chemicals.

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Posted?

[–]FormosaOolong 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Yes, in Environment.

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks. Duh. Found it!
/s/environment/comments/2gmv/24d_is_a_component_of_agent_orange_the_us_is/