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British researchers have recently written a report in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal that suggests "a relatively consistent relationship between pesticide exposure and Parkinson's [disease]."

Parkinson's disease, currently incurable, is a progressively degenerative nerve disease. Individuals with Parkinson's have trouble with many daily routines; their brain still functions properly, but the physical actions carried out aren't what the brain intends. In short, their body can't keep up with their brains.

The United Farm Workers (UFW) is demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) act against the threat.

There are thousands of farm workers in the United States who are exposed to these chemicals daily, for as much as 10 hours a day.

The UFW has started an online campaign, to pressure the EPA into analyzing the effects of multiple chemicals, instead of just one at a time. The campaign sends a letter to EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. Call his office at 202/564-4700. Or, email Stephen Johnson or write him at EPA Headquarters, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code: 1101A, Washington, DC 20460.

Expiration Date:
Fri, 11/24/2006 - 1:00am