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Aerial Spray Violates 23 Human Rights
Aerial Spray Program Imposed by CDFA May Violate Human Rights and Incur Liabilities
A detailed outline of 23 international human rights violations
A detailed outline of 23 international human rights violations
Aerial Spray Program Imposed by CDFA May Violate Human Rights and Incur Liabilities
A detailed outline of 23 international human rights violations
Santa Cruz, CA - A groundbreaking independent report prepared by the Environment and Human Rights Advisory outlines 23 international human rights that may be violated by the aerial spraying program conducted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the Light Brown Apple Moth. These are in addition to other potential violations of US and California constitutions and state statutes.
The potential liabilities to the CDFA are vast, including:
-Potential litigation through the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, a court of the Organization of American States;
-Potentially costly legal actions brought against CDFA for aerial application of pheromones or pesticides as a violation of
human rights;
-Possible legal action under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
-Possible multiple small claims court actions for economic redress: and greater involvement of human rights organizations
such as Human Rights Watch in pesticide activism.
Suggested pathways to reduce the liabilities to the CDFA and to respect the rights of individuals are outlined in this
informative report.
Dr. Tom Kerns, of the Environment and Human Rights Advisory (http://www.environmentandhumanrights.org), has offered this
new report for the California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS) and the CDFA.
To view the complete document, click here:
http://www.cassonline.org/docs/EHRA_LBAM_April2008.pdf
http://cassonline.org/press_releases.html
"Everything and anything that influences the environment directly influences our human condition, and a violation of the environment is a violation of our human rights." - Daniel Taillant, Director of the Center for Human Rights and the Environment
“This report validates concerns being voiced by residents of all nine targeted counties about the violation of our safety, our rights and the environment." - Lori Cioffi, CASS spokesperson
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A detailed outline of 23 international human rights violations
Santa Cruz, CA - A groundbreaking independent report prepared by the Environment and Human Rights Advisory outlines 23 international human rights that may be violated by the aerial spraying program conducted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for the Light Brown Apple Moth. These are in addition to other potential violations of US and California constitutions and state statutes.
The potential liabilities to the CDFA are vast, including:
-Potential litigation through the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, a court of the Organization of American States;
-Potentially costly legal actions brought against CDFA for aerial application of pheromones or pesticides as a violation of
human rights;
-Possible legal action under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
-Possible multiple small claims court actions for economic redress: and greater involvement of human rights organizations
such as Human Rights Watch in pesticide activism.
Suggested pathways to reduce the liabilities to the CDFA and to respect the rights of individuals are outlined in this
informative report.
Dr. Tom Kerns, of the Environment and Human Rights Advisory (http://www.environmentandhumanrights.org), has offered this
new report for the California Alliance to Stop the Spray (CASS) and the CDFA.
To view the complete document, click here:
http://www.cassonline.org/docs/EHRA_LBAM_April2008.pdf
http://cassonline.org/press_releases.html
"Everything and anything that influences the environment directly influences our human condition, and a violation of the environment is a violation of our human rights." - Daniel Taillant, Director of the Center for Human Rights and the Environment
“This report validates concerns being voiced by residents of all nine targeted counties about the violation of our safety, our rights and the environment." - Lori Cioffi, CASS spokesperson
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For more information:
http://www.cassonline.org/docs/EHRA_LBAM_A...
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The report is amazing! Esp with the admission from the head of the CDFA, Ag Kawamura admitting it is not safe to spray on people.
We have the proof we need to arrest him and send him and the others to jail for human right violations!
We have the proof we need to arrest him and send him and the others to jail for human right violations!
The state's response to his statement was in an Alameda Sun story on his presentation in the city of Alameda --
"Councilman Frank Matarrese asked Kawamura if spraying could be conducted while farm workers were present in a field. Gasps went up when Kawamura said no. State officials later explained that state labor law bar the spraying of any material other than water while farm workers are present and that the workplace safety regulation should not be seen as a condemnation of the pheromone."
http://alamedasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3077&Itemid=10
The writer seemed naive and siding with the State. But there needs to be a refutation of this response also. It suggests that safety regulations for workers are extreme and bizarre. In reality, no one should be able to be sprayed with anything against their will, not just farm workers.
"Councilman Frank Matarrese asked Kawamura if spraying could be conducted while farm workers were present in a field. Gasps went up when Kawamura said no. State officials later explained that state labor law bar the spraying of any material other than water while farm workers are present and that the workplace safety regulation should not be seen as a condemnation of the pheromone."
http://alamedasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3077&Itemid=10
The writer seemed naive and siding with the State. But there needs to be a refutation of this response also. It suggests that safety regulations for workers are extreme and bizarre. In reality, no one should be able to be sprayed with anything against their will, not just farm workers.
Good Evening,
Our web design firm has created a series of graphics revolving around the aerial spraying of California. We will continue to add to these as we have time. Here is the page from which you are free to cut and paste images:
http://www.veganreader.com/lbamimages.html
We invite you to use these graphics in your efforts to educate the people of California about the public health crisis we are all facing due to the the aerial and ground spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth.
Please, if you do use any of the images on the following page, credit VeganReader.com with an on-line link or off-line citation.
We need to use whatever tools we can to oppose the spray and protect the human beings, animals and environment of our state and we join you in your efforts to care for yourselves and your neighbors. Sometimes, pictures speak louder than words.
Kind Regards,
http://www.veganreader.com
Our web design firm has created a series of graphics revolving around the aerial spraying of California. We will continue to add to these as we have time. Here is the page from which you are free to cut and paste images:
http://www.veganreader.com/lbamimages.html
We invite you to use these graphics in your efforts to educate the people of California about the public health crisis we are all facing due to the the aerial and ground spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth.
Please, if you do use any of the images on the following page, credit VeganReader.com with an on-line link or off-line citation.
We need to use whatever tools we can to oppose the spray and protect the human beings, animals and environment of our state and we join you in your efforts to care for yourselves and your neighbors. Sometimes, pictures speak louder than words.
Kind Regards,
http://www.veganreader.com
Since the forestry services use controlled burns to ensure the health of our parks will this be followed up with a picture of a plane napalming Muir Woods?
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