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20 July 2022 Silent Death

How owls are flying to save Greek farmers from rodents and pesticides

By Eurydice Bersi

Investigate Europe traveled to northern Greece to see how birds of prey could help protect both crops and biodiversity. Read more "How owls are flying to save Greek farmers from rodents and pesticides"

19 July 2022 Silent Death

Member States slam European Commission pesticide reduction ambitions

By Pascal Hansens and Harald Schumann

A majority of EU nations have strongly criticized the landmark proposal to slash Europe's pesticide use in half by 2030. Read more "Member States slam European Commission pesticide reduction ambitions"

5 July 2022 Silent Death

Pesticides: the dark secrets of the Guadiana river

Farmers along the Portugal-Spain border say they must use chemicals for their survival. Ecologists, meanwhile, argue that the true impacts of pesticides on the river are being kept from the surface. Read more "Pesticides: the dark secrets of the Guadiana river"

30 June 2022 Silent Death

“Without bees, there’s no life”: the buzzing oasis of Veneto

By Lorenzo Buzzoni

Matteo de Simone, a late-blooming beekeeper, is trying to initiate a wild bee renaissance in northern Italy. Investigate Europe reporter Lorenzo Buzzoni went to meet him. Read more "“Without bees, there’s no life”: the buzzing oasis of Veneto"

28 June 2022 Silent Death

Pesticide ban strikes Italy’s famed apple region to its core

By Alicia Prager and Lorenzo Buzzoni

In South Tyrol, an industry of apple growers and a community of concerned citizens are waiting for Italy’s highest administrative court to decide if pesticides are in or out. Read more "Pesticide ban strikes Italy’s famed apple region to its core"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Pesticides: a blessing and a curse for European farmers

By Investigate Europe

Pesticides are part and parcel of farming to most European farmers. We asked about their views on pesticides and sustainable agriculture. Read more "Pesticides: a blessing and a curse for European farmers"