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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

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. [ more ]
morechemicals
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Data science

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Data science

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. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
California

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. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Health

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

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 [ more ]
TODAY.com
6 months ago
Health

Global decline in male fertility linked to common pesticides

Exposure to certain pesticides is linked to lower sperm concentrations in men.
The study included data from over 1,700 men and spanned several decades. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe politics

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Anger as government allows banned bee-killing pesticides for fourth year in a row

Farmers have been authorized to use a banned pesticide for the fourth year in a row to protect sugar beet crops against viruses.
The use of neonicotinoids can be harmful to bees, with just one teaspoon of the pesticide capable of killing 1.25 billion bees. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Hochul should ignore NRDC's fake 'grassroots' letter and veto the pesticide ban

Enviro-zealots are attempting to deceive Governor Kathy Hochul into signing anti-pesticide legislation by misrepresenting themselves as farmers in a letter supporting the bill.
The proposed ban on neonicotinoids would have a devastating impact on New York farmers and upstate communities, as these pesticides are essential for protecting crops and maintaining yields. [ more ]
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