According to the California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, four out of five air samples that were collected in 2023 from agriculture-intensive communities had detectable traces of pesticides.
Kisakye says there is a need for the government to enforce stringent regulations on the importation, distribution, and use of agrochemicals and public awareness of pesticide safety. “Excessive ...
one of many pesticides banned in the European Union but permitted in South Africa, has accelerated a sense of urgency to strengthen national regulations on dangerous – sometimes fatal – chemicals.
A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops ...