Tag #Pesticides

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High PFAS Levels Found in Recent European Wines

A study by Pesticide Action Network Europe reveals alarmingly high levels of the PFAS chemical trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in European wines produced after 2010, averaging 121 micrograms per liter, compared to none before 1988; organic wines showed lower contamination.

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French City Funds Organic Food for Pregnant Women to Improve Child Health

A French city provides pregnant women with financial aid to buy organic produce from local farmers, aiming to improve child health and support local economies, addressing concerns about pesticide exposure.

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Syngenta Agrees to Settle Majority of Paraquat Lawsuits

Syngenta, facing over 5,800 lawsuits alleging its paraquat weedkiller causes Parkinson's disease, has agreed to a settlement that could resolve the majority of the claims within 30 days, following mounting pressure from lawmakers and numerous scientific studies linking paraquat to Parkinson's.

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Dutch Court Orders Farmers to Prove Pesticide Safety Near Nature Reserves

The Dutch Council of State ruled that farmers must prove pesticides near nature reserves cause no harm, potentially requiring permits and impacting various agricultural sectors, following a 2019 nitrogen ruling and highlighting ongoing environmental concerns.

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French Pesticide Use Map Reveals Widespread Contamination

Four French NGOs launched "Tous exposés," a platform mapping pesticide use in France, revealing 68,539 tons sold in 2022 and widespread contamination of water and food, prompting calls for stricter regulations and increased organic consumption.

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EU Pesticide Exports to Brazil: Colonial Patterns and Researcher Harassment

Brazilian researcher Larissa Bombardi faced threats after exposing European companies' export of EU-banned pesticides to Brazil, highlighting a colonial-like system harming Brazilian citizens and the environment.

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Berlin Florist Pioneers Sustainable Flower Farming

Marsano, a Berlin florist, grows 10% of its flowers sustainably in Brandenburg, Germany, using organic methods in contrast to the widespread pesticide use and imports prevalent in the industry, reflecting a growing Slowflower movement in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Banned Pesticide Found on Tulips at Haarlem Flower Festival

A Haarlem tulip festival promotion contained cypermethrine, a banned pesticide, highlighting the conflict between commercial flower displays and environmental protection; this contrasts with Amsterdam's attempt at a sustainable festival.

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Paris Protest Targets Pesticide Use, Highlighting Health and Environmental Concerns

On April 5th, over 1000 protesters marched in Paris against pesticides, highlighting their impact on human health and biodiversity; the protest coincided with a bill's upcoming review that could reauthorize the toxic insecticide acetamiprid.

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Widespread Pesticide Contamination Found in Upper Rhine Region

A study reveals widespread pesticide contamination in the Upper Rhine region, with residues detected hundreds of meters from farmland, affecting even protected areas like the Black Forest National Park; 63 pesticides were identified, often in complex mixtures, highlighting the need for stricter regu...

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Degraded European Soil: A Call for Agroecology

Sixty percent of European soil is degraded, leading to water pollution and biodiversity loss; the article explores the historical relationship between humanity and land use, proposing agroecology as a necessary solution.

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EU Scraps Pesticide Reduction Target

The EU has indefinitely shelved its plan to halve pesticide use by 2030, due to opposition from right-wing parties and farmers, shifting focus to trade and biopesticide innovation instead of mandatory reduction targets.

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