This development highlights the power of grassroots action. Oregon’s new law on chlorpyrifos is stronger and more protective than the…
Winning the Battle to Ban Chlorpyrifos!
In 2020, Oregon became the 4th state to phase-out the organophosphate insecticide, chlorpyrifos. This law came about as a result…
Troubled Waters: Pesticide runoff into the Siuslaw River threatens salmon and the people who rely on them
Throughout history, the Siuslaw River was a vital watershed with salmon populations “second only to the Columbia.” Colonization of Oregon…
Climat-o-cides
We face a future full of challenges about the health of our communities and the impacts of a warming climate.…
Stand to Protect Climate, People and Forests
Beyond Toxics does not shy away from tough issues. It takes time, tenacity and creativity to solve problems. For example,…
SB 1602 will make a difference for rural Oregonians sick of pesticide drift
When Allie McDermott and her partner heard the helicopter blades whirring early on a Sunday morning in March, they were…