DAILY NEWS BLOG
Study Identifies Pesticide Residues in Soil as a Main Driver of Adverse Effects to Soil Biodiversity
February 13, 2026
Report Describes Complex Cumulative Risk Assessment Proposal to Implement California Law
February 12, 2026
As Litigation and Settlements Mount for the Weed Killer Paraquat, Advocates Call for a Ban and Alternatives
February 11, 2026
Study Finds Pesticide-Free and Organic Fields Promote Arthropod Biodiversity and Natural Pest Management
February 10, 2026
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Farm Bill—Broadside Against Health and the Environment
Tell House members to stop Farm Bill provisions that shield chemical companies from liability for harm caused by their products, intrude on local communities' right to restrict pesticides, and eliminate pesticide restrictions governing clean water, environmental impacts, and endangered species—support the transition to organic.
Don't Poison Your Valentine—Go Organic!
Tell EPA and Congress that pesticide residues on flowers must be eliminated. Go organic this Valentine's Day.
Congress—Fund Vital Global Health Orgs; Governors—Step Up!
Tell Congress to support and fund international organizations critical to global health, AND Tell Governors/Lieutenant Governors to join (as well as thank them for joining) the Governors Public Health Alliance and to expand support for international agencies that protect biodiversity while mitigating the climate crisis!
Cosponsor Bill Supporting Transition to Organic Agriculture!
Tell your U.S. Representative and Senators to become a cosponsor of the Opportunities in Organic Act—expected to be reintroduced in early 2026 by U.S. Senator Welch and U.S. Representative Panetta.
