Colombia's workers in the flower industry -- the 2nd largest in the world -- are organising themselves to fight against the excessive use of pesticides, 20 per cent of which are banned in the US and Europe. Christian Aid, a voluntary organisation, has launched a campaign for the rights of these workers, who are not even allowed to form a trade union. Pesticide exposure has caused miscarriages, premature births, nausea and skin irritations.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/flower-shower
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/down-earth
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pesticides
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/governance-and-institutions