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February 23, 2016
A New Study Suggests Even the Toughest Pesticide Regulations Aren’t Nearly Tough Enough
As in most states, regulators in California measure the effect of only one pesticide at a time. But farmers often use several pesticides together—and that’s a big, toxic problem.
Liza Gross
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April 6, 2015
Fields of Toxic Pesticides Surround the Schools of Ventura County—Are They Poisoning the Students?
In some of California’s most heavily Latino communities, going to school can be a health hazard.
Liza Gross
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October 14, 2014
Brain Cancer Cases Shot Up in This Florida Town—Is a Defense Contractor to Blame?
For years, radioactive waste has seeped into swampland, canals—even drinking water. Now a few families are fighting to hold the polluters accountable.
Sharon Lerner
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March 13, 2014
6 Ways to Avoid Eating Pesticide Residue
With regulation inadequate and children especially vulnerable, it makes sense for consumers to try to minimize exposure.
Susan Freinkel
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March 11, 2014
Warning Signs: How Pesticides Harm the Young Brain
The pathbreaking CHAMACOS study has detected developmental problems in children born to mothers who toiled in California’s treated fields—but will anything change?
Susan Freinkel
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March 11, 2014
The Pesticide Industry vs. Consumers: Not a Fair Fight
By pouring money into politics, pesticide companies have beat back attempts to protect the public.
Lee Fang