Methyl iodide distribution to halt in U.S.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 23:30
in Mathematics & Economics
The company that makes methyl iodide, a fumigant for strawberries and other crops, abruptly decides to stop marketing the controversial compound in the U.S.A years-long environmental battle ended abruptly when the company producing a fumigant for strawberries and other crops yanked it from U.S. distribution, bringing relief to activists and raising concern among growers.