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Bayer and BASF: A business model that pollutes our drinking water?
There is a ticking time bomb in our water. It is Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a very small PFAS. Our recent reports showed its presence in water all over Europe. TFA and its salts are extremely soluble, mobile and persistent.
Farming without harming: policy action for resilient agriculture
On 26 June 2024, Pesticide Action Network Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, The European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility, and Agroecology Europe convened policymakers, scientists, farmers, and civil society to highlight the potential
EU Commission proposing to continue the use of dangerous pesticides captan and 8-hydroxyquinoline
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.
EU barometer shows: citizens demand a healthy environment
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.
Bulgaria restricts the use of glyphosate
The use of glyphosate will partially be banned in Bulgaria.
A haze of pesticides over the land
There is a haze of pesticides all over our rural areas. They spread into people's gardens, houses, playgrounds and even nature reserves.
The end of FAO’s Toxic Alliance with the pesticide industry
The three-year controversial partnership between the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and pesticide lobby group CropLife International has finally ended.
Hungarian city of Törökbálint joins the European Pesticide Free Towns Network
The Hungarian city of Törökbálint has joined the European Pesticide Free Towns Network.
Make your vote count in the EU elections! See what candidates think about pesticides
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 asked for less pesticides. Find out which politicians listened. Make your vote count!
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?
