An all-but-inevitable byproduct of living in an industrialized, technologically advanced society is that most people eat a diet that consists mainly of processed foods or foods grown by massive agriculture conglomerates. While mass-processing food has benefits like increased efficiency and convenience, there are also many important drawbacks—including toxic pesticide residues. https://lnkd.in/ejC3qvC6 #pesticides #agroecology #foodjustice #environmentaljustice
Pesticide Action Network North America
Non-profit Organizations
Berkeley, California 1,634 followers
We work to create a just, healthy, and equitable food system and reclaim the future of farming.
About us
Pesticide Action Network North America works to replace the use of hazardous pesticides with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives. As one of five PAN Regional Centers worldwide, we link local and international consumer, labor, health, environment and agriculture groups into an international citizens’ action network. This network challenges the global proliferation of pesticides, defends basic rights to health and environmental quality, and works to ensure the transition to a just and viable society The international Pesticide Action Network is a worldwide collaboration of more than 600 organizations in 90 countries. For 40 years, PAN has fought for environmental justice, sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty.
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http://www.panna.org
External link for Pesticide Action Network North America
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Berkeley, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Advocacy, grassroots science, agroecology, climate justice, and activism
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Primary
2029 University Ave
Ste 200
Berkeley, California 94704, US
Employees at Pesticide Action Network North America
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While we are pleased that the ban was put into place, we are deeply disappointed in the flawed processes that delay action to protect public health. Join us in telling EPA that they've got to fix this process. https://lnkd.in/euby-eUa
Tell EPA to be quicker with pesticide suspensions! | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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While EPA was correct to halt use of this dangerous product, the words “emergency suspension” make it sound like new information was uncovered, which is not the case. https://lnkd.in/gXFP_ksS
PAN applauds EPA suspension of DCPA, calls for quicker action | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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Corporations are gaining increasing influence at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at the expense of states, small scale food producers, Indigenous Peoples and civil society. But far from resisting this corporate capture, the FAO appears to be actively embracing it. The corporate takeover of UN institutions like the FAO threatens the democratic governance of our food systems. This report exposes the extent of FAO’s engagement with the corporate sector and its negative impact on global decision-making at a time of worsening food crises. https://lnkd.in/e5-hg7AW #pesticides #agroecology #foodjustice #environmentaljustice
Report: Corporate capture at FAO | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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While we are pleased that the ban was put into place, we are deeply disappointed in the flawed processes that delay action to protect public health. Join us in telling EPA that they've got to fix this process. https://lnkd.in/euby-eUa
Tell EPA to be quicker with pesticide suspensions! | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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Scientific evidence indicates that pesticides contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions while also making our agricultural systems more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. https://lnkd.in/eP5BtHcs #pesticides #agroecology #environmentaljustice
Pesticides and Climate Change: A Vicious Cycle | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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It’s no longer debatable how the widespread adoption of chemicals and corporate farming have led to the destruction of our topsoil, the contamination of air and water, the sickness and suicides rampant among stricken farmers, the extinction-level losses to our biodiversity, and near-collapse of our planetary systems. https://lnkd.in/gcp_sPZR
PANAP: Another “-cide” to pesticide
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You just had a pesticide drift incident — now what? Knowing more about your options can make a difference if you experience pesticide drift or pesticide misapplication. https://lnkd.in/e56tASRP #pesticides #agroecology #foodjustice #environmentaljustice
Webinar: When pesticide drift happens to you | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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Two recent studies in California highlight the separate-but-related public health and environmental justice concerns of agricultural burning and PFAS-contaminated water. #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth https://lnkd.in/gSq2NPdf
Agricultural burning, children’s respiratory health, and PFAS-contaminated water
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The science leaves little room for doubt: children exposed to pesticides either in utero or during other critical periods may have lower IQs, birth defects and developmental delays, and face higher risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and cancer. The fact is, pesticides and other toxic chemicals are undermining our children’s health. https://lnkd.in/eE8M83iG #pesticides #publichealth
Pesticides and Children | Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
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