
Ignoring science, California will let growers use even more of a cancer-causing pesticide banned in 34 countries
New draft regulation eliminates existing use cap, defies court order to protect farmworkers, and ignores OEHHA state scientists on cancer risk Sacramento,CA: Under a court-ordered deadline to regulate the use of the cancer-causing fumigant pesticide...

Community Groups Urge Monterey Agricultural Commissioner to Stop Pesticide Spraying Near Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2022 Environmental review must be conducted to ensure safety of children, farmworkers, and teachers Contacts: Mark Weller, Californians for Pesticide Reform, mark@pesticidereform.org, 831-325-1681Miranda Fox, Earthjustice,...

Groups Sue EPA for Failing to Assess Real-World Harms of Pesticides
Lawsuit claims EPA does not review actual pesticide formulations in assessing pesticide risksCONTACT: Sylvia Wu, Center for Food Safety: 510-434-4871, swu@centerforfoodsafety.org SAN FRANCISCO — Four environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...