Maritimers support lawn pesticides ban, says survey
January 15, 2008
CBC News

More than two-thirds of Maritimers support the idea of a ban on cosmetic pesticides, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Cancer Society.

The survey showed 69 per cent of Maritimers who were queried agreed with the idea of a ban. Support for the ban was particularly strong on Prince Edward Island, with 75 per cent in favour.

Dawn Binns, executive director of the P.E.I. branch of the Cancer Society, said the survey is an effort to show politicians how people feel about cosmetic pesticides.

"I think there's a growing awareness that chemicals in our community can provide a risk," said Binns.

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