For decades, we’ve known of the pesticide’s acute toxicity, while evidence has accrued about its low-level, long-term effects, particularly its ties to Parkinson’s disease. Now, finally, momentum is building around the world—and not just for action on this one pesticide, but for the many highly hazardous pesticides used across farms, playgrounds, school yards, public lands, […]

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