Following a legal victory this summer for people living near fields treated with pesticides, the environmental NGO Générations Futures has launched a petition with La Relève and La Peste. The group is urging the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health to require more transparent and detailed information for citizens so they can prepare and protect themselves during pesticide spraying. Currently, residents near pesticide application zones are rarely, if ever, informed about the pesticides they are exposed to. They have no way of knowing when spraying occurs or which products are used. Recent studies by Inserm, France’s national institute for health and medical research, have shown that exposure to pesticides is linked to a higher risk of certain cancers, cognitive disorders, and Parkinson's disease. A recent study found that exposure to a mix of pesticides was associated with a 150 percent increase in illness risk in nearly 450 high-risk areas. Two recent books also detail the risks of in utero exposure and the long-term health effects on children. As more evidence emerges about the harmful effects of pesticides on human health, providing reliable information to residents about the substances they are exposed to is becoming increasingly essential. The "good neighbor" charters, introduced in 2020 as part of the EGalim law, were meant to protect residents near agricultural areas. However, these charters, developed by agricultural chambers and modeled on recommendations from the National Federation of Agricultural Workers' Unions (FNSEA), have not adequately protected the public. They remain dangerously exposed to pesticides and lack the means to protect themselves. This summer, Générations Futures, along with other organizations, achieved a legal victory when the Council of State declared the charters of five departments (Loiret, Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre-et-Loire, and Loir-et-Cher) illegal. This ruling, following a legal battle that began in 2022, was the result of 48 appeals filed by the associations. Générations Futures is now calling for stronger measures to protect public health. The current charters, which suggest only that farmers turn on flashing lights when spraying, are seen as insufficient. The NGO argues that residents should be alerted at least 24 to 48 hours in advance of spraying so they can take protective measures. They also recommend informing residents about the specific products being used and expanding no-spraying zones beyond the current 20 meters from residences for the most dangerous pesticides. The NGO also supports the use of SMS alerts and signage during spraying to inform the public. A report commissioned by the Ministry of Agriculture on the obligation to inform residents near pesticide-treated fields is expected in October, and the government plans to create an information website for residents. Nadine Lauverjat, general delegate of Générations Futures, hopes these steps will lead to meaningful change before the resumption of spraying in spring. She emphasizes the importance of public health and the need for an agricultural model that is not dependent on pesticides. To support these efforts, people can sign the petition launched by Générations Futures and its partners.