Pesticide Reform Stalled

Living on Earth

Progress has stalled on carrying out the Food Quality Protection Act, aimed at curbing pesticide use on the foods identified as eaten most by children. Amy Eddings from member station W-N-Y-C reports on the stop-and-go since Congress’ unanimous passage of the bill two years ago.

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