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New studies add to evidence that this pesticide is harming our brains
Two recent studies add to mounting evidence that the insecticide chlorpyrifos may be harming the brains of humans and wildlife. Despite coming close to a national ban years ago, the chemical is still sprayed on nearly a dozen US crops.
TNL managing editor Brian Bienkowski explains.
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