Interviews Archives - Investigate Europe

30 June 2022 Silent Death

Lars Neumeister, Foodwatch report author: “A tax on pesticide sales would be very useful”

By Harald Schumann

Europe’s farmers are increasingly reliant on chemical products and remain trapped in a “permanent pesticide dependence,” according to a new report out today. Read more "Lars Neumeister, Foodwatch report author: “A tax on pesticide sales would be very useful”"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Pekka Pesonen, EU farmers’ lobby boss: “No ban on pesticides if there are no alternatives”

By Sigrid Melchior

Head of the influential industry group on the challenges of reducing pesticide use in Europe Read more "Pekka Pesonen, EU farmers’ lobby boss: “No ban on pesticides if there are no alternatives”"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Dave Goulson, biology professor and author: “The decline of insects threatens our existence”

By Juliet Ferguson

Professor Dave Goulson tells IE about the importance of insects, how pesticide use threatens the world’s species and citizens, and what we can do about it. Read more "Dave Goulson, biology professor and author: “The decline of insects threatens our existence”"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Josef Settele, biologist and researcher: “We can solve problems of species loss by changing our eating habits”

By Harald Schumann

Josef Settele tells IE that if we are serious about protecting nature, a drastic change in eating habits and farming approaches are needed. Read more "Josef Settele, biologist and researcher: “We can solve problems of species loss by changing our eating habits”"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Nina Holland, Corporate Europe Observatory: “The chemical and pesticide industry have a long history of manufacturing doubt”

By Attila Kálmán and Wojciech Cieśla

Nina Holland, a researcher with NGO Corporate Europe Observatory, tells IE about the long arm of the EU pesticide lobby and how they attempt to stifle debate and influence decision-making. Read more "Nina Holland, Corporate Europe Observatory: “The chemical and pesticide industry have a long history of manufacturing doubt”"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Anika Gatt Seretny, CropLife Europe: “Mandatory reduction targets are not realistic”

By Sigrid Melchior

The trade association argues that EU proposals will be difficult to achieve and fears industry is being left in the dark. Read more "Anika Gatt Seretny, CropLife Europe: “Mandatory reduction targets are not realistic”"