Greens push for chemical ban over devil disease.

Greens push for chemical ban over devil disease. :

"'The Government and its scientists still don't have a working proven hypothesis on how this condition started, and really the Government's lack of regulation in relation to information that's available regarding chemicals that are sprayed in Tasmania and used on the Tasmanian landscape is quite appalling,' he said."

We ought to be scared with chemicals being used on the land. Pretty sad when a temporary ban is seen as irrational. That is all Nick McKim wants to see if does help with the facial tumour disease of the Tasmanian Devils. Chemicals cannot possibly be more important than our native species and giving it a try ought not be a big deal. The Devils are dying because of this disease.

Phosdrin is not a simple insecticide:

"Phosdrin has an extreme dermal (skin) toxicity – 78 to 2000 times higher than any other pesticide. The pale yellow liquid quickly absorbs through the skin and targets organs including the eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous systems, and cardiovascular system. Results can include dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, difficulty breathing, heart irregularities, uncontrolled twitching, exhaustion, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of consciousness, and death. Unlike other highly toxic pesticides, Phosdrin compromises thinking and brain function within minutes."

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