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A new study published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that over 400 million of the world’s farmers and farmworkers suffer from acute pesticide poisoning annually. This total excludes the 84 million children working in global agriculture who are even more vulnerable to toxic chemicals than adults, as well as rural families exposed through spray drift and environmental exposure. Action is urgently needed to remove the most poisonous pesticides from agriculture and to replace them with safer alternatives.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) initiated a reevaluation of paraquat in November 2024. As of last week, all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat have voluntarily canceled their product registrations in California.
As California’s 2025-2026 legislative session draws to a close we’re excited to update you on the status of some key pieces of legislation that we’ve been following. We’re happy to report that we’ve already secured key victories, have helped block harmful bills, and are actively driving forward legislation that will transform our food and farming systems!
Pollinators and beneficial insects need year-long support, not just some nice words over the course Pollinator Week.
The Grass-carrying wasp is just another in a long line of unsung pollinators and beneficial insects that deserve our attention during Pollinator Week.
Today, the nation’s highest court ruled that agriculture giant Bayer, which owns RoundupTM manufacturer Monsanto, should be granted a liability shield even when individuals can show they were harmed by Bayer’s pesticide products.
Almost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every year
A new study published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that over 400 million of the world’s farmers and farmworkers suffer from
PAN Celebrates California Phaseout of Paraquat – A Highly Toxic Weedkiller
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) initiated a reevaluation of paraquat in November 2024. As of last week, all manufacturers of
California Legislation & Policy Brief
As California’s 2025-2026 legislative session draws to a close we’re excited to update you on the status of some key pieces of
Pollinator support after Pollinator Week
Pollinators and beneficial insects need year-long support, not just some nice words over the course Pollinator Week.
Unsung Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes
The Grass-carrying wasp is just another in a long line of unsung pollinators and beneficial insects that deserve our attention during Pollinator
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