Assemblymember Laura Friedman says California needs to be a leader in eliminating highly toxic pesticides like paraquat
In this photo taken Aug. 4, 2009 file photo, a crop duster sprays a field of crops just outside Headland, Ala. Dow Chemical is pushing the Trump administration to scrap the findings of federal scientists who point to a family of widely used pesticides as harmful to about 1,800 critically threatened or endangered species.
Despite the dangers, the weed killer is used on crops in California including almonds, pistachios, walnuts, grapes, cotton, soybeans and corn. The chemical can remain in the soil for years and can travel through dust and settle in surrounding communities. Friedman said she expects some pushback on the bill from the pesticide industry, but noted that she is willing to meet with them to discuss ways to mitigate any negative impacts it may have on California’s crops.
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