#pesticides

#pesticides

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

Pesticide residue limits on food in Great Britain have drastically increased since Brexit, posing health risks to consumers.

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.

The MAHA agenda may increase pesticide usage in food supplies while protecting chemical companies from liability for health issues caused by their products.

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

The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US.

Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates.

Ventura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.

UK plans to reduce pesticide use by 10% by 2030 to protect pollinators, although the target is limited to arable farms.

A new vaccine for bees enhances survival against pesticides, showing promise for bee health and agriculture.

A new RNA pesticide may eradicate the varroa mite threat to British honeybees.

The pesticide selectively targets the mite without harming other species.

Neonicotinoid pesticides are present in 85% of tested rivers in England, raising serious environmental concerns.

Pesticides may disrupt brain cell communication and promote cancer by overwhelming cellular defenses.

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.

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

Pet flea treatments contain pesticides that harm songbirds, highlighting a need for responsible vet practices and pet owner awareness.

Pesticides in pet flea treatments can harm songbird chicks, raising environmental concerns.

Legal cannabis products may not be significantly safer than illegal ones, as both markets show similar pesticide contamination rates.

Imported cut flowers often contain harmful pesticide residues, raising health concerns for consumers and florists alike.

Consumer Reports highlighted the presence of potentially unsafe levels of pesticides in common US supermarket produce, with recommendations for safer shopping.

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.

Swimming dogs are contaminating ponds with harmful pesticide levels from flea and tick treatments.

High pesticide levels in pet fur are killing songbird chicks, prompting calls for reassessment of flea treatment environmental risks.

The UK has banned bee-killing pesticides for emergency use, signaling a commitment to environmental protection against harmful chemicals.

Hedgehogs, now near threatened, face declines due to urbanization, farming, and pesticide use, necessitating urgent wildlife-friendly gardening practices to protect them.

Insect pollinators are vital for plant reproduction, and their populations are declining due to various factors like pesticides and climate change.

The monarch butterfly's proposed listing under the Endangered Species Act marks a crucial step for its conservation amid declining populations.

Chlorpyrifos pesticide is making a return to food crops, raising health alarm, particularly concerning children's well-being.

Imported food poses a greater health risk due to higher levels of unapproved pesticide residues compared to UK-grown produce.

Belgium's food agency has advised against eating Christmas trees due to harmful chemicals and safety concerns.

Washing produce may not be enough to remove pesticides; peeling is recommended to reduce ingestion risk.

Recycling Christmas trees for food can be dangerous due to pesticides and potential misidentification of tree species.

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

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.