Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Endangers Essential Farm Workers | NowThis

This pesticide wreaks havoc on the human nervous system — so why is it still legal in most states?
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In US news and current events today, a dangerous pesticide called Chlorpyrifos, which is known for attacking the nervous system, is still legal in the U.S. and is still being used in most states. Farm workers have been deemed 'essential' by the federal government to maintain food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic (the COVID-19 pandemic). In addition to heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 many of these workers are at continued risk of exposure to toxic pesticides. Learn more about these pesticides and why they are still in use, in this video.

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