"Representing 40 percent of California’s population, Latinos face heightened risks of exposure to paraquat because of their disproportionate representation in agricultural work. With Latinos making up 96 percent of farmworkers in California, the risks extend beyond the fields, as pesticide drift can infiltrate homes, further endangering residents’ health.
'California’s Latino communities should not be subjected to additional health risks due to the negligent actions of pesticide manufacturers, farm owners and state regulatory agencies,' said EWG Government Affairs Manager Geoff Horsfield.
EWG’s analysis underscores the urgent need for regulatory intervention to ease the disproportionate impact of paraquat on these communities in California and beyond. As the EPA falters in its duty to safeguard public health, EWG urges state and local governments to protect their residents from the dangers of paraquat exposure."
~ Alex Formuzis
"Toxic weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s poses disproportionate risk to Latino farmworkers, families in California"
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