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Today local officials urged Congress to reject any language in the 2023 Farm Bill that would limit local government authority to regulate toxic pesticides.

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) reintroduced legislation today to increase protections against exposure to toxic pesticides. The Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2023 includes a ban on the highly toxic pesticide paraquat, which is known to cause Parkinson’s disease, as well as dangerous organophosphates and neonicotinoids. The legislation addresses foundational weaknesses in federal law and the pesticide registration process that have resulted in U.S. approval of numerous pesticides already banned by many other nations.

This bill will keep chlorpyrifos out of places that directly affect our communities, and provide safeguards for bees and other pollinators.

Charlotte, NC — Lowe’s is under renewed pressure to stop selling the controversial weedkiller Roundup after campaigners installed a giant billboard outside of the Lowe’s CEO, Marvin Ellison’s mansion. The video billboard features interviews with Lowe’s customers demanding the hardware store chain remove Roundup and other products containing glyphosate from its shelves. The Lowe’s annual shareholder meeting takes place on May 28th, and campaigners hope investors will press company executives about Lowe’s decision to continue selling Roundup when manufacturer Bayer is being sued f...

Atlanta, GA — Home Depot is under renewed pressure to stop selling the controversial weedkiller Roundup after campaigners installed a giant billboard outside of the Home Depot CEO, Craig Menear’s mansion. The video billboard features interviews with Home Depot customers demanding the hardware store chain remove Roundup and other products containing glyphosate from its shelves. Home Depot’s annual shareholder meeting takes place on May 20th, and campaigners hope investors will press company executives about Home Depot’s decision to continue selling Roundup when manufacturer Bayer is be...