This toxic pesticide is banned in 70 countries, but still legal in America
Paraquat, a pesticide linked to Parkinson’s, has killed thousands of people around the world. But American farmers are still exposed to it.
Pesticides
The chemicals used to grow our food and maintain our parks and playgrounds are putting our health at risk.
The food we buy should be safe to eat, and our parks and playgrounds shouldn’t be filled with chemicals that put our health at risk, especially when those risks include cancer and developmental disorders. Choosing to buy organic, gardening without pesticides, and avoiding chemical fertilizers are all important, but only collective action will stop the use of these dangerous chemicals.
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The EPA is poised to reduce restrictions on the toxic pesticide acephate, which could put your families health at risk.
The weed killer Roundup has been linked to cancer. It’s time to ban it.
Roundup's main ingredient is a probable human carcinogen, yet it continues to be the most widely used herbicide in the world. The EPA must ban it, unless and until independent research proves it safe.
How to avoid bee-killing pesticides
To save the bees, you should avoid toxic bee-killing pesticides called neonicotinoids. Use our guide to identify which pesticides contain neonicotinoids.
Team
Rusch
Emily
Rusch
Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices, The Public Interest Network
Engstrom
Jenn
Engstrom
State Director, CALPIRG