EU wants to cut pesticide use – but will it give itself the tools to measure it?

23 June 2022

Sigrid Melchior

Environment/Silent Death

EU wants to cut pesticide use – but will it give itself the tools to measure it?

Sigrid Melchior

23 June 2022

About Silent Death

Europe is stuck in a toxic relationship. For decades, farmers have relied on chemicals to produce the food that feeds the continent. The perils of pesticides are widely known, but their use remains largely unchecked. As a biodiversity crisis unfolds, can Europe address its silent pesticide problem?

Away from the landmark pesticides regulation on reducing use, it is hoped another law will finally give the EU a full view of pesticides data across Europe.

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EU wants to cut pesticide use – but will it give itself the tools to measure it?

EU wants to cut pesticide use – but will it give itself the tools to measure it?

Away from the landmark pesticides regulation on reducing use, it is hoped another law will finally give the EU a full view of pesticides data across Europe.

About Silent Death

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