France's highest court blocked a significant portion of the Duplomb law, which sought to reinstate the banned pesticide acetamiprid due to its environmental risks. The court ruled the measure did not adequately protect the environment or future generations, despite the law aiming to facilitate farming practices. The legislation faced severe criticism from scientists and health advocates, leading to a student-led petition against it which amassed over two million signatures, marking one of the largest protests in French history against the law.
France's highest court recently blocked a part of the Duplomb law aimed at reintroducing the banned pesticide acetamiprid, emphasizing the need for stronger environmental protections.
The court's decision reflected public concern over pesticides, as seen in a student-led petition that garnered over 2 million signatures, highlighting the widespread opposition to the law.
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