Phasing out the most dangerous pesticides becomes a global commitment
Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) are a subset of toxic pesticides that cause significant harm to people, biodiversity, and the environment.
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The Pesticide Puzzle
PAN is pleased to share The Pesticide Puzzle, a Smoky Hills PBS production, directed by Max Aguiar, which aired as part of the Real Ag series on December 8. In addition to the expertise of renowned biologist Dr. Tyrone Hayes, two PAN staff members are featured in this production.
Danger of chlorpyrifos revealed over time
It has been over a decade since the moment I felt the droplets of pesticides on my head and shoulders as a crop duster flew over our farm in Iowa.
EPA’s revolving door
It’s no secret that the chemical industry holds undue influence over regulatory processes in the US – corporations wield incredible power in agency processes to create the guidelines that are supposed to protect the health of our communities and the environment.
Treated seeds have got to go
PAN and partners have been ringing the alarm bells over treated seeds and their lack of regulation for years. Center for Food Safety first brought legal action to EPA over the treated seeds regulatory loophole in 2017, and our current joint lawsuit is a response to the agency denying a prior petition that they ignored for many years. It took another joint lawsuit, which PAN also participated in, to force EPA to respond in the first place.
Webinar Recording: The Problem with Pesticides
Watch the recording of The Problem with Pesticides, a discussion hosted by Real Food Media featuring PAN Senior Scientist Emily Marquez and partners from the Center for Biological Diversity, US Right to Know, and Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action.