Posted 18th January 2011

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Denmark takes a stand against glysophates

Denmark Bans Glyphosates, The Active Ingredient In Roundup

Author: Anders Legarth Schmidt
Politiken . (Source)

Denmark has imposed widespread bans on the spraying of glyphosate in response to research showing that the sprays have been contaminating the countrys groundwater.

 

Denmark has imposed a ban on the spraying of glyphosates today following the release of data which found that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide (RR) has been contaminating the drinking water resources of the country.

The chemical has, against all expectations sieving down through the soil and polluting the ground water at a rate of five times more than the allowed level for drinking water, according to tests done by the Denmark and Greenland Geological Research Institution (DGGRI) as reported below.

"When we spray glyphosate on the fields by the rules it has been shown that it is washed down into the upper ground water with a concentration of 0.54 micrograms per litre. This is very surprising, because we had previously believed that bacteria in the soil broke down the glyphosate before it reached the ground water," says DGGRI.

Danish environment minister Hans Christian Schmidt has announced unprecedented restrictions on glyphosate, the country's and Europe's most widely used herbicide. The action follows publication of data showing the chemical's presence in groundwater, from which Denmark obtains most of its drinking water. Although concentrations in drinking water did not exceed permissible limits, it was 'worrying' that unacceptable quantities of glyphosate and its breakdown product AMPA might build up via drainage in the uppermost levels of groundwater, Mr Schmidt said. Danes should be able to put the coffee on in the morning without worrying about pesticides, he added.

From 15 September, autumn spraying of glyphosates will be banned on sites where leaching is extensive because of heavy rain. There are a number of exceptions to the new restrictions, which are subject to revision after an interim consultation period. In a joint response, Cheminova, Syngenta and Monsanto, which manufacture or sell glyphosate in Denmark, condemned the government's move as 'unacceptable' for the producers or Danish farmers. Glyphosate could only be identified as a threat by ignoring 'scientific findings and knowledge, they said.According to the firms, the restrictions appeared to be based on finding of glyphosate at one metre's depth in the soil. This can hardly - and only with the most narrow political intentions - be regarded as groundwater, and certainly not as drinking water, they complained.

 

Info and link to roses global climate action event for 350ppm

 

Hello Friends and family,

You may or may not have known that I had hosted one of the 7,000 events for a global climate action on the 10/10/10 to raise awareness of the seriousness of future climate changes that will affect our lives on such a huge scale in coming years.

 

Here is the link to my rained out event.  I had hoped for big numbers but was thankful and surprised with the 50 or so who came.

Xxxxx  Link to Utube below, hope you have sound it is quite magical, Bob Dillon had it pegged 40 years ago.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhXRPmMXuf4

 

50 or so 350ppm warriors battle seasonally abnormal weather in Byron Bay, Australia to make a statement.

In torrential rain at high tide on the most easterly point of Australia and on one of its most famous beaches a front moved in at the precise time, 10am on the 10^th of the 10^th when the action was due to take place.

A dedicated group of concerned citizens braving the conditions to show their support for climate action wanted to give a clear message to our policy makers that change is required now and FAST.  Many stayed away, surprisingly many still came.  The Bay attracts 1.7M tourists yearly who come to frolic in the sun and sand but the changing weather patterns has shown that climate change is happening RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW.

 

 

Rose invites you to be part of a global climate action

 

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO :

 

A global climate action movement on the 10/10/10

On Main Beach in Byron Bay at 10 am for one hour

 

On that day 5479 other events in 183 countries will be happening around the world as part of the 350.org movement.

 

Be part of a historical photograph,

Bring a colorful umbrella, sarong or cover your surf board

to make a 350 sign on the beach at 10am on the 10/10/10

 

(350ppm is the number of "parts per million" of co2 in the atmosphere humanity needs to get below to avoid the worst effects of climate change)

 

If you have been paralyzed by the sheer size and horror of global warming, now is the time to start moving forward FAST

 

WE NEED TO MAKE ENOUGH NOISE

THAT WE CAN'T BE EASILY IGNORED

 

Circle that date - 10 am on the -  10/10/10

 

For more information call Rose on 0427 016451

 

 

This article was published in the Echo on the 21^st September.  It has been paid for by my agency, Red Rose Realty in an attempt to give something back to the community that supports me and the planet that my grand children and I treasure so much.

 

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS 350.org

Rose Wanchap

Principal/Licensee

Red Rose Realty

P.O Box 466,

Byron Bay  NSW  2481

Ph: 02 6680 9505

Mob: 0427 016 451

 

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS 350.org

 

Next Brunswick Heads Chemical Free Land Care 14th Aug

 

Dear Friends

Thank you for a wonderful working bee last Saturday we are achieving so much and also to the generous Rose and Charmaine for the delicious lunch - yum oh and Hillary's chocolate balls - awesome.

 

Discovering more native plants and wildlife is a particular joy and this method of bush regeneration demonstrates such care, thank you to Ellen for her generous time and guidance.  Thank you also to Hillary and Asa for their invaluable role in writing funding and managing the project.  The project is now full steam ahead.  If you require any assistance on the day please feel free to chat to bush regenerators Nadia and Jo (contact details below).

 

As the weather warms up snakes are now starting to surface, please wear protective clothing.  Research states that  snake bites are rare and our coastal snakes are endangered, but still we need to be careful and vigilant by wearing long pants and protective shoes.   Jeans will protect you in most cases, because the venomous fangs are set back in the jaw and designed for rodents.

 

If you do have loppers at home please bring them along this Saturday, just in case but Hillary is purchasing more.  If you are receiving this email and you would like to be taken off the list please let me know to amend immediately.

 

Looking forward to this Saturday 9am Sth of Brunswick Heads Surf club.

 

For the Land.

 

 

 

Byron Shire Chemical Free Landcare Group

All the wildlife, from the wallabies to the frogs and

insects, as well as the trees, grass and bushes, down

to the soil itself, are benefiting from you hand weeding the Bitou.

To help the environment, come along to the Byron Shire Chemical Free Group on Saturday to show that hand weeding the Bitou bush, can be done efficiently and effectively, without the use of herbicide.

Contact:  Jo 0435 022717 or Nadia 6684 4771

When:  Saturday every fortnight from 9am to 1.30pm

14 Aug

28 Aug

11 Sept

Where:  Brunswick Heads south of the Surf Club, follow the fire track.

Wear:  For Occupational Health and Safety please wear appropriate clothing, long sleeve shirt, long pants, hat, gloves and covered footwear.

Bring:  Water and morning tea, loppers and gloves (we do have some tools to share).

FOR THE LAND   

Supported by Mullumbimby Community Garden and Sponsored by Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority