UN Science Panel Urges Ban on Toxic Pesticide Endosulfan

"GENEVA -- A key U.N.  science panel has urged governments to ban the widely used pesticide endosulfan that can cause nerve damage to humans and wildlife.

The 31 scientists on the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee want endosulfan placed on a list of chemicals that should be phased out of use. "

The Associated Press had the story October 19, 2010.

Source: AP, 10/19/2010