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24 June 2022 Silent Death

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

By Sigrid Melchior

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

24 June 2022 Silent Death

Why care about pesticides? Your questions answered

By Joanna Kopacka, Manuel Rico and Ingeborg Eliassen

Agriculture depends heavily on pesticides, but how long can the model last? Here, we try to answer some of the key questions on pesticide use, biodiversity loss, food security and lobby power. Read more "Why care about pesticides? Your questions answered"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

In Brussels, the multi-billion Euro pesticide business is everywhere

By Attila Kálmán and Paulo Pena

The deep-pocketed pesticide lobby is working hard to alter opinions and influence EU policies. Read more "In Brussels, the multi-billion Euro pesticide business is everywhere"

24 June 2022 Silent Death

The battle over pesticides in Europe

By Harald Schumann, Nico Schmidt and Alicia Prager

On one side, the "agro-industrial complex". On the other, millions of citizens fighting the deadly threats to biodiversity and human health. Now, as the final battle moves to Brussels, Investigate Europe explores Europe’s toxic relationship with pesticides. Read more "The battle over pesticides in Europe"

21 June 2022 Silent Death

Frans Timmermans, EU Commission Vice-President: “Without pesticides reduction, we will have a food crisis in Europe”

By Eurydice Bersi and Maria Maggiore

EU Commission Vice-President and European Green Deal chief Frans Timmermans explains why the new pesticides regulation is essential to secure long-term food security and why it must not be sacrificed for short-term gains. Read more "Frans Timmermans, EU Commission Vice-President: “Without pesticides reduction, we will have a food crisis in Europe”"

21 June 2022

EU Commission ready to fight for pesticides reduction despite fears of food loss

By Ingeborg Eliassen

The new EU pesticides regulation is vital to prevent an “ecocide” and future food crisis in Europe, according to EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans. Opponents, however, are rallying to water down the legislation. Read more "EU Commission ready to fight for pesticides reduction despite fears of food loss"