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Federica Narancio Genesi
Senior Video Reporter
Senior Video Reporter
A reporting team turns to makes use of silicone wristbands that can detect up to 75 types of pesticides to gauge farmworkers' exposure to toxic chemicals.
Farmworkers face health risks from pesticide exposure. Weak regulations and fear of retaliation leave many unprotected, as employers prioritize profits over worker safety.
"Our goal as reporters is to put a name and face to these dangers — to bring the story closer to audiences so they can better grasp a complicated, abstract topic that deeply affects workers."