![]() ![]() ![]() Just living in an agricultural community places farm worker families at the front lines of exposure to dangerous nerve agents. This silent risk extends to every consumer who could unknowingly put food with toxic residue on their family’s table,” said Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers of America. No pregnant worker should have to wonder what the effects will be on a developing baby. No parent should worry that hugging their children after a long day of work could expose them to brain-harming chemicals. “Pesticide hazards haunt farm workers, especially those that are parents. It is imperative that we address this issue directly by updating our laws in order to protect farmworkers, frontline communities, and our environment.” “Farmworkers are often exposed to dangerous and toxic pesticides, risking their health as they work to provide our food. “As we sit down with family and friends for Thanksgiving, let this day also be one of gratitude for the workers who have worked tirelessly to ensure we have food on our tables,” said Senator Booker. The pesticide regulation statute, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972 (FIFRA), contains many loopholes that put the interests of the pesticide industry above the health and safety of people and our environment. pesticide use - over 300 million pounds from 85 different pesticides - comes from pesticides that are banned in the European Union. In 20, the Environmental Protection Agency registered more than 100 pesticides containing ingredients widely considered to be dangerous.Īpproximately one-third of annual U.S. Once they’re approved, pesticides often remain on the market for decades, even when scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows a pesticide is causing harm to people or the environment. Specifically, this legislation would update the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972 (FIFRA) by banning the most damaging pesticides that have been scientifically proven to harm the safety of people and our environment.Įach year, the United States uses over a billion pounds of pesticides - nearly a fifth of worldwide use. Senator s Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2021 (PACTPA) that would remove dangerous pesticides within our farm system. ![]()
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