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This week the EU committee on pesticides SCoPAFF will discuss and vote on the renewal of two very toxic pesticides. Both proposals contradict EFSA’s scientific conclusions. Captan is one of the most used fungicides in Europe.

The new Eurobarometer on Europeans and the environment is out. The results are very clear: 84% of EU citizens are worried about harmful chemicals. The same percentage agrees EU legislation is necessary to protect the environment.

The use of glyphosate will partially be banned in Bulgaria.

There is a haze of pesticides all over our rural areas. They spread into people's gardens, houses, playgrounds and even nature reserves.

The three-year controversial partnership between the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and pesticide lobby group CropLife International has finally ended.

The Hungarian city of Törökbálint has joined the European Pesticide Free Towns Network.

As the European Union elections approach, citizens across Europe should understand the immense impact their votes can have on the future of Europe, and beyond.

EU citizens have repeatedly asked to reduce pesticides. They want to protect their health and biodiversity and ensure a long-term perspective for farmers. Which politician listened and acted?

The pesticide committee meeting (SCoPAFF) this week showcases significant shortcomings in the way European authorities address critical health and environmental risks related to pesticides.

All too often a very toxic pesticide is still in use, many years after the dangers have been demonstrated by an impressive amount of scientific evidence.