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Hawai‘i First in Nation to Enact Law Banning Pesticides Containing Chlorpyrifos
Hawaiʻi becomes the first in the nation to enact a law banning pesticides containing chlorpyrifos. Governor David Ige signed Senate Bill 3095 into law on Wednesday, which completely bans the use of pesticides containing the potentially harmful chemical, starting in 2023.
Complaint: Seeks to Revoke Enforcement Authority on Pesticide Use
Earthjustice today, asked the US EPA to revoke the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s authority to investigate and enforce pesticide use violations.
International Food Justice Summit to be Held on Maui
Five experts in global food justice, environment, human rights, GMOs and pesticide issues from Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and Hawai’i will participate at Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action and Pesticide Action Network North America’s “Challenging Global Impacts of the Agrochemical Industry: 2016 Food Justice Summit.”