CA bill would ban 'Forever Chemical' pesticides by 2035

A bill introduced recently would ban the toxic "forever chemical" pesticides that contaminate nearly two in five California-grown non-organic fruits and vegetables, increasing the risk of cancer and other serious health conditions. The bill comes on the heels of test results that showed contamination of nine out of 10 samples of peaches, nectarines and plums tested.

Assembly Bill 1603, introduced by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank), would ban the use, sale and manufacture of PFAS pesticides in California beginning in 2035. For the 23 of these PFAS pesticides that are already prohibited by the European Union, the ban would begin earlier, in 2030. The bill would also immediately place a pause on state approvals and require public disclosure of PFAS pesticides.

Tune in as we speak with experts from the Environmental Working Group, co-sponsors of the bill.