Tag #Pesticides

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German Greens Demand Ban on TFA-Producing Pesticides

Germany's Green party demands a ban on all pesticides producing the reproductive-harm-linked trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), found in drinking water and various products, prompting EU review and highlighting the need to reduce environmental TFA levels.

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White House to Correct Errors in Kennedy's Health Report

The White House will correct errors found in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report, which contained seven unverifiable studies among more than 500 citations, concerning children's screen time, medication use and anxiety; the report is meant to be used to develop policy recommen...

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French Senate Debates Controversial Reintroduction of Neonicotinoid Insecticide

The French Senate debated a bill to reinstate the neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid, banned since 2018, sparking controversy among beekeepers, environmentalists, and lawmakers; the bill, supported by beet and hazelnut producers, aims to alleviate farming constraints and is expected to face a mot...

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Life on Land
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French Farmers to Protest Pesticide Bill Amendments

French farmers will protest outside the Assemblée Nationale on May 26th against thousands of amendments filed by opposition deputies to a bill easing pesticide regulations, which farmers' unions deem vital after last year's crisis.

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Declining Bee Populations Threaten Global Food Security and Human Health

World Bee Day 2025 emphasizes the urgent need to protect bees and other pollinators due to their crucial role in food security and biodiversity; declining populations threaten agricultural productivity and human health, with inadequate pollination linked to 427,000 premature deaths annually.

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French Farmers to Protest Pesticide Restrictions

French farmers' union FNSEA will hold protests from May 26th, pushing for a bill easing restrictions on pesticides and water access, after government promises deemed broken; the bill is currently under review in the National Assembly.

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White House to Correct Errors in Kennedy's Health Report

The White House will correct citation errors in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report, which contained at least seven unverifiable studies, despite the White House expressing complete confidence in the report's overall substance and requesting $500 million in funding for relate...

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French Farmers Protest as Assembly Debates Regulatory Reform Bill

The French National Assembly debates the Duplomb bill, aiming to ease regulations for farmers, amid protests by over 150 farmers and 3,500 submitted amendments, raising concerns about environmental impact and intensive farming.

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Declining Hedgehog Populations in Saxony Highlight Habitat Loss and Pesticide Threats

Hedgehog populations in Saxony are declining due to habitat loss from urbanization and pesticide use, increased predation, and traffic; the situation is considered "catastrophic" by some wildlife rescuers, while official assessments vary.

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MAHA Report Sparks Debate on Vaccines, Food Safety, and Health Research

A controversial government report, "Make America Healthy Again," calls for increased scrutiny of childhood vaccines, pesticides, and prescription drugs, sparking debate within the Trump administration and raising concerns about the nation's food supply and health research funding.

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EU Tea Pesticide Rules Criticized for Hurting Trade

The German Tea and Herbal Tea Association criticizes the EU's strict pesticide limits for tea imports, citing high testing costs, high compliance rates, and limited EU leverage to influence producer practices; only 2.65 percent of global tea exports go to the EU.

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French Senate Bill on Neonicotinoid Pesticide Sparks Political and Agricultural Tensions

A French Senate bill proposes reintroducing the neonicotinoid pesticide acetamiprid, banned since 2018, for specific crops, causing major divisions in the National Assembly and sparking reactions from farmers and environmental groups, with a final vote expected in late May.

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