Revealed: Far higher pesticide residues allowed on food since Brexit
Pesticide residue limits on food in Great Britain have drastically increased since Brexit, posing health risks to consumers.
In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 Children
The South African government declared a national disaster after a wave of food poisoning, primarily affecting children, due to toxic snacks and inadequate food safety regulations.
E.P.A. Again Seeks Limits on a Harmful Pesticide
Chlorpyrifos pesticide is making a return to food crops, raising health alarm, particularly concerning children's well-being.
Imported foods found with residues of 48 pesticides not approved for UK use
Imported food poses a greater health risk due to higher levels of unapproved pesticide residues compared to UK-grown produce.
A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns
Belgium's food agency has advised against eating Christmas trees due to harmful chemicals and safety concerns.
Washing Fruit May Not Be Enough To Remove Pesticides, Study Finds - Tasting Table
Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticides; peeling is recommended to reduce ingestion risk.
Revealed: Far higher pesticide residues allowed on food since Brexit
Pesticide residue limits on food in Great Britain have drastically increased since Brexit, posing health risks to consumers.
In South Africa, Food Poisoning Kills at Least 23 Children
The South African government declared a national disaster after a wave of food poisoning, primarily affecting children, due to toxic snacks and inadequate food safety regulations.
E.P.A. Again Seeks Limits on a Harmful Pesticide
Chlorpyrifos pesticide is making a return to food crops, raising health alarm, particularly concerning children's well-being.
Imported foods found with residues of 48 pesticides not approved for UK use
Imported food poses a greater health risk due to higher levels of unapproved pesticide residues compared to UK-grown produce.
A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns
Belgium's food agency has advised against eating Christmas trees due to harmful chemicals and safety concerns.
Washing Fruit May Not Be Enough To Remove Pesticides, Study Finds - Tasting Table
Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticides; peeling is recommended to reduce ingestion risk.
Rise in pesticides linked to a surge in infant deaths, study finds
Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates.
Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says
The decline in bat populations due to a fungal disease has been linked to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates in affected areas.
Dogs splashing in Hampstead Heath ponds pose pollution threat, study finds
Swimming dogs are contaminating ponds with harmful pesticide levels from flea and tick treatments.
Collapsing animal population killing thousands of CHILDREN
The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US.
Herbicide banned in 70 countries linked to Calif. health problems
Paraquat, a weed killer banned in over 70 countries, poses health risks linked to hyperthyroid disease and birth defects in California.
Bee-killing pesticides found in majority of rivers tested in England
Neonicotinoid pesticides are present in 85% of tested rivers in England, raising serious environmental concerns.
Rise in pesticides linked to a surge in infant deaths, study finds
Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates.
Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says
The decline in bat populations due to a fungal disease has been linked to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates in affected areas.
Dogs splashing in Hampstead Heath ponds pose pollution threat, study finds
Swimming dogs are contaminating ponds with harmful pesticide levels from flea and tick treatments.
Collapsing animal population killing thousands of CHILDREN
The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US.
Herbicide banned in 70 countries linked to Calif. health problems
Paraquat, a weed killer banned in over 70 countries, poses health risks linked to hyperthyroid disease and birth defects in California.
Bee-killing pesticides found in majority of rivers tested in England
Neonicotinoid pesticides are present in 85% of tested rivers in England, raising serious environmental concerns.
Scientists hopeful antidote can help protect bumblebees from pesticides
A new vaccine for bees enhances survival against pesticides, showing promise for bee health and agriculture.
Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
The UK government will permanently halt the emergency use of three neonicotinoid pesticides, addressing their danger to bee populations while exploring alternatives.
Scientists hopeful antidote can help protect bumblebees from pesticides
A new vaccine for bees enhances survival against pesticides, showing promise for bee health and agriculture.
Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
The UK government will permanently halt the emergency use of three neonicotinoid pesticides, addressing their danger to bee populations while exploring alternatives.
Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirty
Legal cannabis products may not be significantly safer than illegal ones, as both markets show similar pesticide contamination rates.
Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds
Consumer Reports highlighted the presence of potentially unsafe levels of pesticides in common US supermarket produce, with recommendations for safer shopping.
Cannabis conundrum: Legal doesn't mean clean; illicit isn't always dirty
Legal cannabis products may not be significantly safer than illegal ones, as both markets show similar pesticide contamination rates.
Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds
Consumer Reports highlighted the presence of potentially unsafe levels of pesticides in common US supermarket produce, with recommendations for safer shopping.
What to know about insect pollinators declining in the U.S.
Insect pollinators are vital for plant reproduction, and their populations are declining due to various factors like pesticides and climate change.
Hedgehogs near threatened' on red list after 30% decline over past decade
Hedgehogs, now near threatened, face declines due to urbanization, farming, and pesticide use, necessitating urgent wildlife-friendly gardening practices to protect them.
What to know about insect pollinators declining in the U.S.
Insect pollinators are vital for plant reproduction, and their populations are declining due to various factors like pesticides and climate change.
Hedgehogs near threatened' on red list after 30% decline over past decade
Hedgehogs, now near threatened, face declines due to urbanization, farming, and pesticide use, necessitating urgent wildlife-friendly gardening practices to protect them.
Harmful pesticides from dog flea treatments found in Hampstead Heath ponds
Dog flea and tick treatments are contaminating Hampstead ponds with harmful pesticides, threatening aquatic ecosystems.
Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections
1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.
Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections
1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.
UK largely off track' on environmental targets, watchdog says
The UK government is falling behind on its environmental targets, with progress on half of the goals either stagnant or moving in the wrong direction.
Issues such as non-native invasive species, water pollution, waste, chemicals, and pesticides are posing challenges to environmental improvement in the UK.
Harmful pesticides from dog flea treatments found in Hampstead Heath ponds
Dog flea and tick treatments are contaminating Hampstead ponds with harmful pesticides, threatening aquatic ecosystems.
Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections
1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.
Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections
1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.
UK largely off track' on environmental targets, watchdog says
The UK government is falling behind on its environmental targets, with progress on half of the goals either stagnant or moving in the wrong direction.
Issues such as non-native invasive species, water pollution, waste, chemicals, and pesticides are posing challenges to environmental improvement in the UK.
Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides
Residents in Central Valley frequently inhale pesticides, including banned ones like chlorpyrifos, highlighting the urgent need for better pesticide monitoring.
This Book Helped Save the Planet-but Created a Very Harmful Myth
Chemophobia leads to irrational fears about chemicals, often distorting public perception and understanding.
California legal weed industry in tumult after Times pesticide investigation
California's cannabis industry is in turmoil due to pesticide contamination scandals, leading to a decline in consumer confidence and legal market sales.
Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn': the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Pesticides used in Costa Rican banana farming pose significant health risks to local communities, particularly women and children.
Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations
Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.
Patagonia's nonprofit arm just gave $1 million to help revolutionize California's farms
Ventura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.
Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations
Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.
Patagonia's nonprofit arm just gave $1 million to help revolutionize California's farms
Ventura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.
The UK environmental protections dropped since Brexit
The UK's regression from EU environmental standards is leading to significant changes in environmental legislation, allowing the use of toxic chemicals and slower reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The UK's divergence from EU law will result in dirtier waters, products contributing to global deforestation, and potential adverse effects on trade with the EU.
The UK environmental protections dropped since Brexit
The UK's regression from EU environmental standards is leading to significant changes in environmental legislation, allowing the use of toxic chemicals and slower reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The UK's divergence from EU law will result in dirtier waters, products contributing to global deforestation, and potential adverse effects on trade with the EU.
The UK environmental protections dropped since Brexit
The UK's regression from EU environmental standards is leading to significant changes in environmental legislation, allowing the use of toxic chemicals and slower reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The UK's divergence from EU law will result in dirtier waters, products contributing to global deforestation, and potential adverse effects on trade with the EU.
The UK environmental protections dropped since Brexit
The UK's regression from EU environmental standards is leading to significant changes in environmental legislation, allowing the use of toxic chemicals and slower reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The UK's divergence from EU law will result in dirtier waters, products contributing to global deforestation, and potential adverse effects on trade with the EU.
The UK environmental protections dropped since Brexit
The UK's regression from EU environmental standards is leading to significant changes in environmental legislation, allowing the use of toxic chemicals and slower reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The UK's divergence from EU law will result in dirtier waters, products contributing to global deforestation, and potential adverse effects on trade with the EU.
Brexit divergence from EU destroying UK's vital environmental protections
1. The UK is falling behind the EU on environmental regulation, weakening legal protections for the environment and human health.
2. There is no government body tracking the divergence between the UK and the EU on environmental regulations.
What Are Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Backyard Bugs?
Using pesticides to combat mosquitoes and ticks can harm beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, which are essential for pollination and ecosystem balance.