A toxic weedicide called Glyphosate is making inroads into our rivers and lakes. Glyphosate is used to control water hyacinth. However, the actual reason for proliferation of water hyacinth is the unregulated discharge of raw sewage into our rivers.
Glyphosate has been linked to probable carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, kidney and liver damage, reproductive health problems and neurological effects. While a threat on the health front for humans, it also poses a greater threat to the aquatic life and our river ecosystem. The continuous use of glyphosate also means ground water quality will be at risk and this damage could be irreversible.
Our authorities are turning a blind eye to the growing problem of Glyphosate and proposing it to be sprayed directly in rivers and lakes.
Let us open our eyes to this potential threat. How can you help? RAISE YOUR OBJECTION. ACT NOW!
Here is the proposed email to be sent along with email id.
PROPOSED DRAFT
Send to
Central Pollution Control Board
ccb.cpcb@nic.in
CC to
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
chairman@mpcb.gov.in
Bcc to asapcitizens@gmail.com