How bee-killing pesticides poisoned a community
An environmental disaster in a Nebraska town shows the dangers pesticide-coated seeds pose to both bees and people.
Pesticides
The chemicals used to grow our food and maintain our parks and playgrounds are putting our health at risk.
The food we buy should be safe to eat, and our parks and playgrounds shouldn’t be filled with chemicals that put our health at risk, especially when those risks include cancer and developmental disorders. Choosing to buy organic, gardening without pesticides, and avoiding chemical fertilizers are all important, but only collective action will stop the use of these dangerous chemicals.
The Latest on Pesticides
For struggling butterflies, if it’s not one pesticide, it’s another
Report links chemical found in pesticide to autism, hyperactivity
Updates
California says no to bee-killing pesticides on public lands
Our staff are working hard to save the bees in California, Colorado and other states
Which bills are advancing in the California Legislature?
Featured Resources
Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
Stop the Use of Bee-Killing Pesticides in Outdoor Residential Landscapes
The Latest
Our 2024 priorities in the states
During a contentious election year at the federal level, state and local governments have some of the best opportunities to make progress on issues that affect our environment, our health, and the quality of our lives.
This brain-damaging pesticide was banned in 2021. Now, it’s coming back.
Chlorpyrifos could be used on our food in the 2024 growing season — unless we convince the EPA to reinstate the ban.
Conversations from the Capitol – 2022
With the legislative session wrapped, CoPIRG staff had the chance to talk to several legislators who sponsored CoPIRG-backed bills that resulted in big wins for consumers, our health, and our quality of life.
Showing gratitude for bees this Thanksgiving
Many Thanksgiving favorites wouldn’t be the same without bees
Team
Rusch
Emily
Rusch
Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices, The Public Interest Network
Engstrom
Jenn
Engstrom
State Director, CALPIRG