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

24 June 2022

Attila Kálmán

Paulo Pena

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Environment/Silent Death

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

Attila Kálmán

Paulo Pena

24 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?

The deep-pocketed pesticide lobby is working hard to alter opinions and influence EU policies.

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