Pesticides
Should I worry about pesticides?
Many of them don’t pose a risk to humans. But what about the less natural stuff that goes on our food?
Joel Snape
04, Jun, 2023 @2:00 PM
Pesticide firms withheld brain toxicity studies from EU regulators, study finds
Exclusive: The same studies were submitted to US regulators and some are relevant to safety levels, the researchers say
Damian Carrington Environment editor
01, Jun, 2023 @4:00 AM
England’s vital hedges under threat from cuts to funding, farmers say
Transition to post-Brexit farming payments means scheme to protect hedgerows could be lost
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, May, 2023 @11:00 AM
Chemical cocktails harmful to wildlife found in 81% of English rivers and lakes
Campaigners call for rigorous testing of waterways to protect species after analysis reveals scale of problem
Helena Horton Environment reporter
24, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
Flagship EU law to restore nature must not be derailed, warns environment chief
Rejection of key legislation on pesticides and restoration of wildlife ‘would send a dangerous, negative signal to the world’
Patrick Greenfield
16, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
‘Rimmed with fire’: rare butterfly genus named after Sauron in Lord of the Rings
Newly discovered species with vivid orange and black markings named for evil ruler of Mordor to pique interest in conservation
Robin McKie
07, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
Australia fails to adequately monitor effect of agricultural chemicals in humans, report finds
Study confirms government lacks basic data on pesticides and other chemicals in the environment
Anne Davies
02, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
EU environmental watchdog criticises calls to stall pesticides cut
European Environment Agency says Ukraine crisis cannot be used to justify delay
Arthur Neslen in Brussels
26, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM
EU firms accused of ‘abhorrent’ export of banned pesticides to Brazil
BASF among firms selling chemicals to sugar industry despite links to human health risks
Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Hélen Freitas, Ana Aranha and Tom Levitt
25, Apr, 2023 @6:52 AM
David Attenborough's online Wild Isles isn't too hard-hitting for TV – it doesn't go far enough | Dave Goulson
I was hoping for a film that would wake people up to the dismal state of British nature. This charming episode won’t do that, says professor of biology Dave Goulson
Dave Goulson
10, Apr, 2023 @11:22 AM
Clothes moths in retreat at National Trust properties, survey shows
Trust surprised by 39% slump in silk and wool-loving insect after bumper year in 2021 and think hot weather may have contributed
Harriet Sherwood
13, Feb, 2023 @6:00 AM
Garden pesticides are contributing to British songbird decline, study finds
Scientists urge people to stop ‘spraying gardens with poison’ and adopt wildlife-friendly practices
Helena Horton Environment reporter
06, Feb, 2023 @6:00 AM
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