Parkinson’s is in Our Air
Growing evidence suggests that exposure to pesticides, industrial chemicals, air pollution, and other environmental toxins may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Understanding these risks can help drive prevention, research, and policies that protect future generations.
Parkinson’s is in Our Water
Growing evidence suggests that exposure to certain industrial chemicals, pesticides, solvents, and other contaminants in drinking water may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Chemicals such as trichloroethylene (TCE), a widely used industrial solvent, have been detected in groundwater supplies around the world and have been linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s is in Our Food
Researchers have found links between exposure to certain pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural chemicals and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Traces of these substances can be found on some fruits, vegetables, grains, and other foods, while contaminated soil and water can affect the broader food chain.
READ: Oh, Canada, New Law Allowing Use of Banned Pesticides
READ:PD Avengers letter to Pennsylvania House Consumer Protection Committee
READ: Banning paraquat could be our Erin Brockovich moment for Parkinson’s
READ: Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears
WATCH: Parkinson’s and pesticides: Inside the fight over paraquat
Help Researchers Learn More About Living With Parkinson’s
Subramanian
McDaniels
What is the study about?
- Learning about daily life with Parkinson’s
- Understanding strengths and challenges
- Hearing from both people with Parkinson’s and care partners
- Finding better ways to support well-being and quality of life
What will you do?
Who can take part?
Spark the Night 2026
Spark the Night
This annual global awareness campaign led by PD Avengers in recognition of World Parkinson’s Day.
Each year, landmarks, buildings, bridges, businesses, and homes around the world shine blue
to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and show solidarity with the millions of people affected by it.
In 2026, more than 700 landmarks and locations across 27 countries participated, creating a
worldwide wave of blue and sparking conversations about Parkinson’s, prevention, research, care,
and the need for a cure.
Together, we are making Parkinson’s impossible to ignore.
Think Global. Act Local. Spark the Night.
PD AVENGERS CALENDAR
Here’s a monthly preview of all of our PD Partner Meetings, Member meetings and other workshops/webinars happening within the PD Avengers Community.
PARKINSONS PSAs
Making the Invisible: Visible
Real Answers.
Real Stories.
Do What You Love.
PARKINSONS RESOURCES
Like CHAT GPT but trained for Parkinson’s
“Progress is often quiet — until one day it isn’t.”
- Larry Gifford, President PD Avengers
