With summer our precious plants have returned, and with them the wicked weeds also arise. While some may be tempted by the seemingly simple solution, herbicides , their environmental effects outweigh any benefit.
Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds in agriculture as well as household gardens.
However, this does not make them any safer than the non-specific types that kill virtually every plant in their path. Recent polls have shown that US residents see pollution as the result of boardroom decisions of large companies. In fact, agriculture is the top non-source polluter nationwide. Household chemical use also has a significant impact. Phasing out the use of chemical herbicides at home can make a significant impact on our pollution problem.