Austrian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a total ban on Monsanto’s glyphosate, putting the country on track to becoming the first European Union (EU) member to … Austrian Lawmakers Back 1st EU Total Ban of Monsanto’s Round-UpRead more
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EPA Refuses to Ban Dangerous Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in Children
the Environmental Protection Agency says it will now not ban the widely used pesticide chlorpyrifos, even though the agency’s own research shows it can cause … EPA Refuses to Ban Dangerous Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage in ChildrenRead more
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Fifty years later, DDT lingers in lake ecosystems
To control pest outbreaks, airplanes sprayed more than 6,280 tons of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) onto forests in New Brunswick, Canada, between 1952 and 1968, according to … Fifty years later, DDT lingers in lake ecosystemsRead more
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Like nicotine, Bees develop preference for pesticides
Bumblebees acquire a taste for pesticide-laced food that can be compared to nicotine addiction in smokers, say scientists. The more of the nicotine-like chemicals they … Like nicotine, Bees develop preference for pesticidesRead more
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Monsanto to Pay $2B to Couple With Cancer
the stunning verdict in the case against U.S. agribusiness giant Monsanto, which has been ordered to pay its highest damages yet in the third lawsuit … Monsanto to Pay $2B to Couple With CancerRead more
Posted inBrazil / News / Pesticide
Bolsonaro administration authorizes 150+ pesticides in first 100 days
With Brazil’s Bolsonaro administration in power for just 100 days, it has already approved 152 new pesticides for use, a record in such a short … Bolsonaro administration authorizes 150+ pesticides in first 100 daysRead more
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Flanders stream so polluted ‘water could be used as pesticide’
The small picturesque tributary on the outskirts of the village of Ledegem, some 15 miles east of Ypres, has been described by Belgian media this … Flanders stream so polluted ‘water could be used as pesticide’Read more
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More Than 90 Percent of Americans Have Pesticides or Their Byproducts in Their Bodies
[]——– Every year US farmers use about a billion pounds of chemicals on crops, including the fruits, nuts, and vegetables many parents beg their kids … More Than 90 Percent of Americans Have Pesticides or Their Byproducts in Their BodiesRead more
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French Court Rules Monsanto Liable for Farmer’s Health Problems
A French appeals court ruled Thursday in favor of a farmer who has been in a decade-long fight with Monsanto since he fell ill after … French Court Rules Monsanto Liable for Farmer’s Health ProblemsRead more
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Banned pesticides in Europe’s rivers
Tests of Europe’s rivers and canals have revealed more than 100 pesticides — including 24 that are not licensed for use in the EU. The … Banned pesticides in Europe’s riversRead more