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Lee P wrote on Oct 30, 2009 2:18 PM:

" Nope, I'm not advocating that at all. I'm just pointing out that there is a cost to doing business and if the cost is more for one area then the costs must be reduced in another. There is no free ride if a company is to stay in business. Which alternative solution do you advocate that would be close to the one currently in use as far as cost? If you bring forth a problem bring also a recommended solution. Otherwise you become part of the problem. "




So Lee P... wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:36 PM:

" Are you suggesting that the more dangerous alternative is alright as long as it's cheaper?

I would like to know how many tons of herbicide glysophate are dumped on Alaska's ground (eventually ending up in the water) every year. "




Lee P wrote on Oct 26, 2009 2:05 PM:

" And just who among you is willing to pick up the difference between spraying and the "alternative" methods you would like to see used? Or are you advocating the AKRR cut another 15 or 20 employees from the payroll to make the bottom line revenue neutral? Bottom line - somebody has to pick up the tab at the end of the evening. "




Wasilla Granny wrote on Oct 26, 2009 1:44 PM:

" It's easy to research "GLYSOPHATE." I have and I and I oppose the use of it.

A portion of the AK RR is very near the Palmer Hayflats (a HUGE wetland), and the tracks run fairly close to our new school (Machetanz) just a little southeast of Wasilla. The RR tracks will be realigning in the future, after which the school will be a mere 500 feet from the tracks. I hope minimally, that any spraying (IF it happens) will not take place during the months that school is in session.

Just something to ponder... "




fishhook wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:19 AM:

" i agree with the article, quit dumping dangerous chemicals. there are alternatives to keep the tracks free of vegetation, and the railroad needs to use them. "




Chemicals are being used everywhere wrote on Oct 25, 2009 12:20 PM:

" The railroads are not the only people spraying herbicides. The road into my subdivision was sprayed as well. All the vegetation on the sides of the road were brown and dying and then my chemical sensitivity started. Who is responsible for this spraying? It's a maintained road. "




keep it weed free wrote on Oct 25, 2009 10:23 AM:

" What studies are you refering to? "Study after study links it (glyphosate) to cancer and other health issues."

It is not listed as a bad actor on the PAN (pesticide action network) they actually list it as not likely to cause cancer. PAN is comprehensive.

the railroad has a responsibility to control weeds. invasive weeds threaten all local wildlife. the biggest controllable transport mechanisms for invasive weeds are highways, railroads and big box stores.

do nothing about invasive weeds and Alaska will eventually have every pest they have in the lower 48. "