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To: Falmouth Town Council

NO to poison parks in Falmouth, Cornwall

STOP spraying the parks and playgrounds of Falmouth with CANCER causing weedkiller

Why is this important?

The community of Falmouth, Cornwall, is facing a very real health issue and NEEDS YOUR HELP!

As of March 20th 2015 GLYPHOSATE, the active ingredient in RoundUp weedkiller, was re-classified as “probably causes CANCER” by the WHO (the World Health Organisation).

Most of the community are unaware this weed killer is used in ALL parks and play parks in Falmouth; including Kimberley Park, The Bowling Green Play Park, The Princess Pavillion and The Dracaena Centre.

GLYPHOSATE stays active in soil for up to 6 months. This is scientifically proven; Neutralization upon contact is a marketing myth.

Children and dogs may still come into direct contact with the chemical (and may ingest it) when playing in areas, which were sprayed weeks or even months previous.

Babies may crawl and dogs may sniff where GLYPHOSATE is used

The areas are UNMARKED and NOT cordoned off; there are no warning signs!

This chemical is also scientifically linked to Autism and Parkinsons; though the more common effects include Asthma, Eczema and Allergies. Please see links below for further details if required.

It's imperative to the health and future of the community of Falmouth, Cornwall, that WE help ban this unnecessary chemical, from one public park at a time.

This isn’t political; it’s just practical.

If you're happy to have dandelions instead of probably CANCER, please sign this petition and share it with your friends.

Thank you.

http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/iarcnews/pdf/MonographVolume112.pdf

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/pdfs/factsheets/soc/tech/glyphosa.pdf

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11487118/Weedkiller-alert-over-cancer-link.html

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/21/roundup-cancer-who-glyphosate-

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/roundup-weed-killer-can-probably-cause-cancer-warns-who-10124812.html

http://www.i-sis.org.uk/Why_Glyphosate_Should_be_Banned.php

http://people.csail.mit.edu/seneff/glyphosate/Seneff_AutismOne_2014.pdf

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2315057/Is-worlds-popular-weed-killer-causing-Parkinsons-New-study-shows-Roundup-herbicide-linked-cancer-infertility.html

http://www.foe.co.uk/sites/default/files/downloads/impacts_glyphosate.pdf

How it will be delivered

signatures will be delivered in person with a press conference

Falmouth, Cornwall

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Updates

2016-06-09 17:22:36 +0100

If you haven't noticed already, Falmouth has been relatively doused in glyphosate the last couple of weeks. It's not just the streets and verges getting spritzed, spray evidence is now outside peoples homes, near the beaches, outside the doctors surgeries, outside and inside the grounds of some schools.
It's hard to find anywhere that's not been sprayed.
If you've noticed any breathing issues lately, please notify your doctor and let them know that glyphosate is being sprayed everywhere. Remember this chemical is BANNED in many countries.
If you wish to call Falmouth Town Council and complain directly, the number is 01326 315559
Please keep spreading the word and sharing the petition.
The more signatures we collect, the louder our voice will be.

2015-05-11 12:19:05 +0100

Took photo of council worker on Tuesday May 5th 2015 at 1pm, applying carcinogenic glyphosate without safety equipment; no warnings; next to a pedestrian; near a school; during a yellow wind warning with gusts up to 60mph. Posted to the campaign Facebook page.

2015-04-29 16:10:41 +0100

Started petition for help dogs & other animals as they are affected by the spraying of roadside verges & streets. Please share with all dog & animal lovers https://you.38degrees.org.uk/p/animalcancer
Lots of spray evidence on Dracaena Avenue roadside verges, opposite and near the ESSO garage.

2015-04-17 23:43:30 +0100

The street spraying has begun. Check out brown & dead weedy areas about a foot wide, in sections of Events Square. Got a photo directly outside the entrance/exit of Rick Steins fish and chip shop. The customers have no idea what they're walking through. Will post to the campaign Facebook page.

2015-04-16 21:00:55 +0100

Glyphosate is under safety review in the EU, The Germans want the WHO cancer report to be included http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/349/bfr-contribution-to-the-eu-approval-process-of-glyphosate-is-finalised.pdf
Why are Falmouth Town Council using this chemical in children's play areas?
Please share this petition & get everyone to sign, we need a LOT of signatures

2015-04-08 11:36:28 +0100

100 signatures reached

2015-03-30 15:34:34 +0100

50 signatures reached

2015-03-25 22:17:52 +0000

25 signatures reached

2015-03-25 10:36:16 +0000

10 signatures reached