Tag #Pesticides

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EU Shelves 2030 Pesticide Reduction Goal

Facing farmer protests and criticism, the European Union has indefinitely postponed its plan to halve pesticide use by 2030, shifting its focus to incentivizing farmers rather than imposing environmental targets.

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Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
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Pesticide harm to 800+ non-target species revealed in Nature Communications study

A Nature Communications study analyzing 1705 studies found that pesticides harm over 800 non-target species, impacting growth, reproduction, and behavior in animals, plants, and microorganisms, even at field-realistic application levels, highlighting the need for more sustainable agricultural practi...

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Life on Land
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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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Life on Land
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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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Life on Land
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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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Life on Land
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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French Senate Approves Controversial Agricultural Bill

The French Senate approved a new agricultural orientation bill on February 20th, 2024, despite criticism from environmental groups who say it weakens environmental protections; the bill designates agriculture as a major general interest and includes measures to simplify regulations and support farme...

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Zero Hunger
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Pesticides in Pet Flea Treatments Killing Songbirds

Songbird chicks are dying due to pesticides in pet flea and tick treatments; these treatments contain high levels of insecticides and are harming the birds and invertebrates living in their nests; vets are not providing alternatives.

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Life on Land
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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.

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Life on Land
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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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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