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The Circle of Poison (COP) refers to the export of domestically banned pesticides for use on foods elsewhere, some of which returns by way of import. [3] [4] [5] The "circle" is complete when the toxic chemicals that were exported are then used to grow fruit, meat, and produce that are imported and available for domestic consumption. [6]
circle of poison. when companies produce banned pesticides and export them to other countries the pesticides can returned by wind or by imported foods. economic threshold. the point at when economic loss to pest damage outweigh the cost of applying a pesticide. insurance spraying.
“Circle of Poison” exposes this disturbing federal policy that sends a message to the world that American lives are more valuable, taking a global look at communities impacted by the export of toxic pesticides and how they are fighting back.
Directed by Evan Mascagni, Shannon Post. An expose on how big corporations are distributing toxic pesticides which were banned in the United States to countries around the world. Film Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. "When I step back and think about the scope of what we've done it's been a giant, tragic experiment.
Nov 18, 2015 · Circle of Poison: Directed by Evan Mascagni, Shannon Post. With Jimmy Carter, Noam Chomsky, The Dalai Lama, Elizabeth Kucinich. A global look at communities impacted by the export of toxic pesticides made in America and how they are fighting back.
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- Evan Mascagni, Shannon Post
- 2015-11-18
The circle of poison describes a situation in which pesticides banned in industrialized countries continue to be manufactured there and exported to developing countries, are then used in developing countries almost entirely on export
Jan 11, 2017 · Co-directors Evan Mascagni and Shannon Post took inspiration from journalist David Weir's 1981 book The Circle of Poison for this documentary, which explores how substances banned in the United States find their way into foreign markets through companies more concerned with profits than environmental effects.
