Hawaii Becomes First State To Ban Widely-Used Chlorpyrifos Pesticide.

reports Hawaii “has become the first U.S. state to ban the use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos, a widely-used chemical that’s been linked to severe developmental delays in children and other health risks.” Gov. David Ige (D) on Wednesday signed the measure into law, which prohibits chlorpyrifos across the state but allows businesses “to apply for a three-year extension to adjust to the new guidelines.” The article says the law “also prohibits the spraying of pesticides within 100 feet of schools during normal school hours.” https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/chlorpyrifos-ban-hawaii-pesticide_us_5b21fd3ee4b09d7a3d7a2fd9