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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.
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#environmental-impact

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.
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#neonicotinoids

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.
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#consumer-safety

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.
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#conservation

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.
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#public-health

Revealed: the US government-funded private social network' attacking pesticide critics

The pesticide industry combats safety regulation efforts by profiling and discrediting critics, threatening public health advocacy.

Mosquito spraying coming to Brooklyn and Queens amid West Nile scare: What to know

NYC is intensifying mosquito spraying efforts to combat West Nile virus transmission in neighborhoods with rising mosquito populations.

Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OK

California is a major agricultural state but faces pesticide exposure issues that raise health concerns.
Detectable pesticide levels in air samples indicate broader health risks for residents near agricultural areas.

City to spray Manhattan, Brooklyn for mosquitoes

Pesticides will be sprayed in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn to combat mosquito activity and West Nile virus risks.

City Will Spray UWS In Effort To Combat West Nile Virus: What To Know

Reducing mosquito activity and West Nile Virus risk, NYC Health Department will spray pesticides on Upper West Side and surrounding areas next week.

Revealed: the US government-funded private social network' attacking pesticide critics

The pesticide industry combats safety regulation efforts by profiling and discrediting critics, threatening public health advocacy.

Mosquito spraying coming to Brooklyn and Queens amid West Nile scare: What to know

NYC is intensifying mosquito spraying efforts to combat West Nile virus transmission in neighborhoods with rising mosquito populations.

Farm pesticides found floating in California air samples; state officials say it's OK

California is a major agricultural state but faces pesticide exposure issues that raise health concerns.
Detectable pesticide levels in air samples indicate broader health risks for residents near agricultural areas.

City to spray Manhattan, Brooklyn for mosquitoes

Pesticides will be sprayed in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn to combat mosquito activity and West Nile virus risks.

City Will Spray UWS In Effort To Combat West Nile Virus: What To Know

Reducing mosquito activity and West Nile Virus risk, NYC Health Department will spray pesticides on Upper West Side and surrounding areas next week.
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Bumblebee Queens Prefer to Live in a Toxic Home

Bumblebee queens prefer to hibernate in pesticide-laced soil, raising concerns about their survival.
#water-pollution

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.
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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.
from Los Angeles Times
3 months ago

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.
#environmental-health

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.
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from Nature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: The Doritos dye that makes mouse tissue transparent

The loss of bats due to disease leads to increased pesticide use, negatively impacting human health.
A dye used in food colors has revolutionized tissue imaging in live animals.
#california

Raid finds an illegal weed grow in home owned by Oakland police officer

Illegal cannabis operations are on the rise in California, with significant involvement from organized crime and use of harmful pesticides.

Young Scientists Make Huge Discovery In Santa Cruz County | KQED

California is a main source of a potent greenhouse gas due to fumigation methods.
A fossilized bone from a giant creature found in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is at least 11,000 years old.

Raid finds an illegal weed grow in home owned by Oakland police officer

Illegal cannabis operations are on the rise in California, with significant involvement from organized crime and use of harmful pesticides.

Young Scientists Make Huge Discovery In Santa Cruz County | KQED

California is a main source of a potent greenhouse gas due to fumigation methods.
A fossilized bone from a giant creature found in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is at least 11,000 years old.
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Assembly passes bill to require farmers to notify county before using pesticides near schools

Legislation passed requiring farms near schools to notify before pesticide spraying to reduce children's exposure.
Concerns raised about pesticide impact on children, especially students of color in rural areas.
Study shows high pesticide use in California counties, with calls to address environmental racism.

Gene editing crops to be colourful could aid weeding, say scientists

Genetically engineering colorful crops can aid in identifying and distinguishing weeds, potentially reducing the need for pesticides.

What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce

Organic vs. conventional produce: Environmental Working Group's 'dirty dozen' list highlights top pesticide-containing items.
Scientific consensus advocates that government-regulated pesticide residue on conventional produce is safe for consumption.

A chemical linked to fertility problems in animals has been found in oats. Should we be worried?

Chlormequat found in popular oat products
EPA regulations on chlormequat usage

EU proposes scrapping pesticide proposals in another concession to protesting farmers

The European Commission shelved an anti-pesticides proposal due to farmer protests and concerns about bureaucratic burden.
The decision to shelve the proposal highlights the EU's willingness to compromise on environmental concerns for the sake of the farming community.
#uk-environmental-standards

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.
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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.
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