This document discusses the controversial insecticide chlorpyrifos and its potential effects on brain development in children. While the EPA was considering banning the insecticide due to health concerns, the agency's new director halted discussions of a ban in 2017. Environmental and patient advocacy groups have petitioned the courts to force a ban. The manufacturer, Dow Chemical, argues that the science on chlorpyrifos is inconclusive. Many farmers rely on chlorpyrifos to protect their crops. The document explores whether strong lobbying or a combination of lobbying and farmer interests have prevented a ban, and how much more evidence is needed.

1. A controversial insecticide and its effect on brain development
A controversial insecticide and its effect on brain developmentA controversial insecticide
and its effect on brain developmentThank you for selecting chlorpyrifos, marketed under
the name of Lorsban. This is highly controversial:“…But in March 2017, the EPA’s new
director tabled discussions of any ban, shocking environmental and patient advocacy
groups, but relieving farmers who depend on chlorpyrifos to protect their crops. The
Natural Resources Defense Council, among others, have petitioned a federal court to force a
ban…” ( Trilling, 2017).“…Dow Chemical markets chlorpyrifos under the name Lorsban and
argues that the science is inconclusive…” ( Trilling, 2017). Many farmers indicate that this
pesticide is necessary for their crop production.Is it the exceptionally strong manufacturer’s
lobbies like Dow Chemical? Or, is it a combination of farmers and lobbyists that prevent
chlorpyrifos from being banned? How much more evidence is needed to stop the use of this
substance?Or, is this just “much ado about nothing?” Please discuss and be sure to supply
the APA formatted source that informs your remarks.Trilling, David, (2017, April 7). A
controversial insecticide and its effect on brain development: Research and resources.
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