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"Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pesticides #Food

Glyphosate: Cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other health concerns #health

Glyphosate: Cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other health concerns
Studies linking glyphosate, the key chemical in Roundup herbicides, to cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other illnesses.

#idw EU Commission’s draft legislation on #pesticides: European re-searchers highlight the risks
The European Commission intends to reform key provisions governing the approval of pesticides through a new legislative package. Scientists from 27 European research institutions point out that the “

EU Commission’s draft legislation on pesticides: European re-searchers highlight the risks

Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/14/typical-english-roast-dinner-potentially-drenched-in-102-pesticides-says-report…

"‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pesticides

‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets used

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Commentary in Science [1] on #RiskAssessment of #pesticides in #EU and potential effects of a proposed "simplification package".
Interesting perspective on [1] by

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn – and six more ways to help bees to thrive Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn – and six more ways to help bees to thrive https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/08…

"Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn – and six more ways to help bees to thrive"
#Environment #Bees #Insects

More information on nootkatone. Apparently popular in some perfumes. #chemistry #perfumes #mosquitoes https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/nootkatone-now-registered-epa

Chlorpyrifos: Pesticide tied to brain damage in children, chronic disease and other health problems #environment

Chlorpyrifos: Pesticide tied to brain damage in children, chronic disease and other health problems
Chlorpyrifos, a widely used insecticide, is strongly linked to brain damage in children.

🇪🇸"El aumento de la mariposa monarca en los bosques mexicanos refleja el impacto de las políticas de conservación, aunque la especie sigue amenazada por el cambio climštico, los pesticidas y la pérdida de hšbitat."
🇬🇧"The increase in monarch butterflies in Mexican forests reflects the impact of conversation policies, although the species is still threatened by climate change, pesticides and habitat loss."
La mariposa monarca se recupera: claves del aumento del 6…

La mariposa monarca se recupera: claves del aumento del 64% en México
Mejora la población gracias a la conservación de bosques y medidas ambientales

Glyphosate: Cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other health concerns #environment

Glyphosate: Cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other health concerns
Studies linking glyphosate, the key chemical in Roundup herbicides, to cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other illnesses.

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
But, as #MAHA folks noted: "Maha leaders, farmers and organizations told Zeldin in a letter on Tuesday to tackle the health impacts of pesticides, plastics and Pfas chemicals."
Still, 2 out of 4 is a start (I hope)

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
But, as #MAHA folks noted: "Maha leaders, farmers and organizations told Zeldin in a letter on Tuesday to tackle the health impacts of pesticides, plastics and Pfas chemicals."
Still, 2 out of 4 is a start (I hope)

The neighbors had their yard fogged yesterday. Every 2 to 3 weeks it will happen again. Drives me absolutely insane. #pesticides #mosquitoes #insects #nature

I tested the Spartan Mosquito Pro Tech, the Aion Mosquito Barrier, and the Tougher Than Tom Mosquito TNT in my Pennsylvania yard. tl/dr: they don't kill mosquitoes but plenty of Americans are still buying them. #mosquitoes #grifting #pesticides #nature #biology #insects #diptera #carbondioxide #co2 https://colinpurrington.com/2020/08/yeast-based-mosquito-control-devices/?nocache=1

Helpful tips for dealing with mosquitoes this summer. Not only is the article full of excellent suggestions from experts, it's noteworthy that spraying yards with pyrethroids is never mentioned. That's likely because experts view it as a waste of money. Originally published in the Washington Post but repeated in the Philadelphia Inquirer. [gift link] #mosquitoes #delco #philadelphia #pennsylvania #pesticides #deet #thermacell #bti https://share.inquirer.com/AMxElB

"Fury in Cornwall over herbicide plan to tackle weeds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cornwall #Pesticides…

This is horrifying. I think only Connecticut has banned automated pesticide fogging systems. #pesticides #mosquitoes #butterflies #bees #pyrethroids #insects