History
The Campaign originated from the ill health suffered by its founder, Georgina Downs. While living in a rural location, Downs has suffered repeated illness due to cumulative exposure of pesticide spraying from nearby agricultural farmland. Her ongoing ill-health prompted Downs to investigate the issue of pesticides and their effect on human health. Her research also included a study of current legislation and regulations on the use of pesticides. What she found fired her will to challenge the UK Government's policy on pesticide use.
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