On Nov. 15, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) issued a draft regulation of cancer-causing pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (aka 1,3-D, brand name Telone) that will create a two-tier [...] Continue Reading
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Cristina Gutierrez was a farmworker and is a mother of four. She advocates for voter rights here and in Mexico. Currently, she is the San Joaquin Valley regional environmental justice coordinator of Californians for Pesticide Reform.
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Implementing Pesticide Regulation
In 2018, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) proudly rolled out a new protection for children at schools from exposure to nearby agricultural pesticides. “These rules will help to [...] Continue Reading
Protecting Children from Pesticide Exposure
Each morning, I help my four children get ready for school and daycare, where I trust that they will be safe. I trust that our teachers and administrators will ensure that children can’t access [...] Continue Reading