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Wow, friend.

More than 9,000 supporters have signed EWG’s petition urging the EPA to protect our health and environment from paraquat, a popular weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease. But I don’t see your name.

Click here to add your name and tell the EPA paraquat is not safe!

The EPA is asking to hear from the public about its report, which backs paraquat’s safety but ignores scientific evidence of Parkinson’s risk.

Remember, paraquat remains one of the most widely used pesticides in the U.S., even though it’s been banned in more than 60 countries, including China, the EU and the U.K. But so far the EPA has prioritized Big Ag’s profits over human health. Now we have a chance to make our voices heard. Please stand up for your health and add your name before MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

Thanks for taking action, friend,

Helen Lucey
Senior Director, Digital, EWG

---------- Original Message ----------
To: [email protected]
From: Signature Requested (via EWG)
Date: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
Subject: Your response re: paraquat

We can’t afford to miss this crucial opportunity, friend.

The EPA is on the brink of letting Big Ag continue spraying paraquat, a deadly pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease. But here’s the catch – they have to let the public weigh in before finalizing their ruling.

We have until April 1 to flood the EPA with comments demanding an immediate BAN on paraquat. Will you weigh in?

TAKE ACTION

Let’s make it clear to the EPA that they answer to the people, not the pesticide industry. According to a former EPA official the agency has been “captured” by the pesticide industry and approves almost any new pesticide, “no matter the risk.”

This is unacceptable. The EPA should be protecting our environment and our health, but instead, they’ve allowed Big Ag to spray millions of pounds of dangerous pesticides across our country for decades.

Paraquat has already been banned in more than 50 countries! An NIH study found people who sprayed paraquat were twice as likely to develop Parkinson's. And if that isn’t enough, exposure to even a tiny amount can kill you within days!

Please help EWG convince the EPA to finally stand up to the pesticide industry and protect our health. It’s time to ban paraquat!

Thanks for your support, friend.

EWG

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