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Frans Timmermans: to większe zagrożenie niż konflikt w Ukrainie

24 June 2022
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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

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

Silent Death – Europe’s deep-rooted pesticide problem and a biodiversity crisis

By Investigate Europe

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? Read more "Silent Death – Europe’s deep-rooted pesticide problem and a biodiversity crisis"