French Senate Approves Limited Return of Banned Pesticide Acetamiprid
The French Senate voted on January 27th to exceptionally allow the return of the neonicotinoid pesticide acetamiprid, banned in France since 2018 but permitted elsewhere in the EU until 2033, to support struggling agricultural sectors, despite concerns about its harm to pollinators and opposition fr...
French Senate Approves Limited Return of Banned Pesticide Acetamiprid
The French Senate voted on January 27th to exceptionally allow the return of the neonicotinoid pesticide acetamiprid, banned in France since 2018 but permitted elsewhere in the EU until 2033, to support struggling agricultural sectors, despite concerns about its harm to pollinators and opposition fr...
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48% Bias Score
Romania Defies EU, Authorizes Banned Bee-Killing Pesticide
Romania defied a European Union court ruling by approving the use of banned bee-killing pesticides, including Cruiser 350 FS, for maize and sunflower crops in 2025, citing severe pest infestations and economic pressures, despite concerns about pollinator health and EU enforcement challenges.
Romania Defies EU, Authorizes Banned Bee-Killing Pesticide
Romania defied a European Union court ruling by approving the use of banned bee-killing pesticides, including Cruiser 350 FS, for maize and sunflower crops in 2025, citing severe pest infestations and economic pressures, despite concerns about pollinator health and EU enforcement challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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64% Bias Score
Netherlands Withdraws Pesticide Reduction Bill
The Dutch cabinet withdrew a bill to reduce pesticide use, citing legal and implementation risks, reversing a 2022 parliamentary decision that included agricultural sectors. The move is opposed by the PvdD but supported by the VVD, highlighting political tensions surrounding environmental regulation...
Netherlands Withdraws Pesticide Reduction Bill
The Dutch cabinet withdrew a bill to reduce pesticide use, citing legal and implementation risks, reversing a 2022 parliamentary decision that included agricultural sectors. The move is opposed by the PvdD but supported by the VVD, highlighting political tensions surrounding environmental regulation...
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48% Bias Score
France's Ecophyto Plan Faces Legal Challenge
Environmental groups are suing France over its new Ecophyto plan, claiming it weakens pesticide reduction targets and uses misleading metrics.
France's Ecophyto Plan Faces Legal Challenge
Environmental groups are suing France over its new Ecophyto plan, claiming it weakens pesticide reduction targets and uses misleading metrics.
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Pesticides and Child Health in France: EU Regulations Under Scrutiny
A French region reports increased childhood cancer cases linked to pesticide exposure, highlighting concerns about EU pesticide regulations and enforcement.
Pesticides and Child Health in France: EU Regulations Under Scrutiny
A French region reports increased childhood cancer cases linked to pesticide exposure, highlighting concerns about EU pesticide regulations and enforcement.
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UK Bans Bee-Killing Pesticide Cruiser SB
The UK government banned the emergency use of the bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB, reversing years of approval despite warnings about its severe impact on bee populations and aligning with a broader commitment to protect pollinators and transition to sustainable agriculture.
UK Bans Bee-Killing Pesticide Cruiser SB
The UK government banned the emergency use of the bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB, reversing years of approval despite warnings about its severe impact on bee populations and aligning with a broader commitment to protect pollinators and transition to sustainable agriculture.
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40% Bias Score
UK to End Emergency Use of Bee-Harming Pesticides
The UK government will end emergency approvals for three neonicotinoid pesticides by 2025, impacting sugar beet farmers who have used them to fight virus yellows for four years, although a 2025 application will be considered under existing laws; wildlife groups welcome the move while the sugar indus...
UK to End Emergency Use of Bee-Harming Pesticides
The UK government will end emergency approvals for three neonicotinoid pesticides by 2025, impacting sugar beet farmers who have used them to fight virus yellows for four years, although a 2025 application will be considered under existing laws; wildlife groups welcome the move while the sugar indus...
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32% Bias Score
European NGOs Challenge Glyphosate Authorization Renewal in EU Court
European NGOs, including PAN Europe, ClientEarth, and Générations Futures, filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice on December 11, 2023, challenging the European Commission's November 2023 decision to extend the authorization of the controversial herbicide glyphosate until 2033, citing co...
European NGOs Challenge Glyphosate Authorization Renewal in EU Court
European NGOs, including PAN Europe, ClientEarth, and Générations Futures, filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice on December 11, 2023, challenging the European Commission's November 2023 decision to extend the authorization of the controversial herbicide glyphosate until 2033, citing co...
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40% Bias Score
Early Puberty in Young Girls: A Growing Concern
The article discusses the increasing incidence of precocious puberty in young girls in India, highlighting the concerns of parents and the medical professionals trying to understand and address this phenomenon.
Early Puberty in Young Girls: A Growing Concern
The article discusses the increasing incidence of precocious puberty in young girls in India, highlighting the concerns of parents and the medical professionals trying to understand and address this phenomenon.
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20% Bias Score
Pesticides and Childhood Cancer in France
Concerns over rising childhood cancer rates in France highlight the impact of pesticide use in Europe, prompting calls for stronger regulations and a shift towards sustainable agriculture.
Pesticides and Childhood Cancer in France
Concerns over rising childhood cancer rates in France highlight the impact of pesticide use in Europe, prompting calls for stronger regulations and a shift towards sustainable agriculture.
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Pesticide Risks and EU Regulation Failures
Widespread pesticide use poses significant health risks, particularly to children. Despite EU plans to reduce usage, this has not happened, with rising childhood cancer rates in France highlighting the problem.
Pesticide Risks and EU Regulation Failures
Widespread pesticide use poses significant health risks, particularly to children. Despite EU plans to reduce usage, this has not happened, with rising childhood cancer rates in France highlighting the problem.
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