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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck that recorded images of the JK Bridge collapse was transporting pesticides and has been removed from the river; VIDEO

A truck that captured the moment of the JK Bridge collapse was carrying pesticides and has now been retrieved from the Tocantins River.

Mar 21 β€’ 22:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Candidates from EL and ALT: Danish democracy is a failure when laws are written at Axelborg

Candidates from the Danish political parties EL and ALT criticize the current state of democracy in Denmark, claiming it has been compromised by agricultural interests affecting drinking water quality.

Mar 20 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

The Venstre Mayor Didn't Realize He Was Spraying Pesticides Over Vulnerable Drinking Water Areas... Until Politiken Called

A mayor from the Venstre party in HjΓΈrring was unaware he was spraying pesticides in sensitive drinking water areas until contacted by Politiken.

Mar 19 β€’ 20:14 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Red Parties: Troels Lund Poulsen Should Have Stopped Spraying Pesticides in Vulnerable Area

Several red parties in Denmark are criticizing Venstre leader Troels Lund Poulsen for spraying pesticides in a sensitive area near a water source despite being warned not to by the municipality.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:36 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen faces harsh criticism: 'I feel like calling him 'Toxic Troels'','

Troels Lund Poulsen, the leader of the Liberal Party in Denmark, faces severe backlash for using pesticides near a water well in a protected area after being warned about the environmental risks.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police recover 2 tons of agricultural pesticides stolen in robbery with farm workers held in MG

The Civil Police recovered about two tons of agricultural pesticides stolen by a gang during a robbery at a rural property in Campo Florido, Minas Gerais.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bacabal City Council approves law that prohibits aerial spraying of pesticides

The Bacabal City Council unanimously approved a law prohibiting the aerial spraying of pesticides using planes and drones, imposing fines for non-compliance.

Mar 19 β€’ 15:45 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

PFAS in Cherry Tomatoes Sold in Sweden

Many varieties of cherry tomatoes sold in Swedish grocery stores contain PFAS, according to tests conducted by RΓ₯d & RΓΆn.

Mar 19 β€’ 06:52 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen has sprayed area with high risk for drinking water contamination

Troels Lund Poulsen faces criticism for using pesticides in a sensitive area while advocating for clean drinking water.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bacabal may prohibit drones and planes for pesticide spraying; vote is this Wednesday (18)

The city of Bacabal is set to vote on a proposed law to ban the use of drones and planes for pesticide spraying, responding to complaints from residents about health issues and damage to local agriculture.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Image shows poison at the bottom of aΓ§aΓ­ cup consumed by a young man who fell ill; girlfriend is a suspect

A 27-year-old man in RibeirΓ£o Preto, Brazil, became seriously ill after consuming aΓ§aΓ­ that was found to contain the toxic pesticide terbufos, raising suspicions of foul play involving his girlfriend.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Illegal pesticides common in online stores

A recent review by the Swedish Chemicals Agency found that illegal pesticides are commonly available for purchase from online retailers.

Mar 17 β€’ 02:24 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Strawberries Containing Too Much Pesticides Recalled by Grand Frais and Fresh

Strawberries sold in France by Grand Frais and Fresh have been recalled due to excessive pesticide residues found on them.

Mar 16 β€’ 18:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Pesticide Review of Food: β€œCocktail of Substances”

A new study by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation reveals that a majority of conventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues, including substances harmful to bees and suspected carcinogens.

Mar 16 β€’ 06:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alert in Texas: Ken Paxton investigates major supermarkets for spraying organic food with chemicals without warning

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating major supermarkets for allegedly spraying organic fruits and vegetables with chemicals without proper consumer warnings.

Mar 14 β€’ 21:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stream water analyzed after truck carrying 24,000 liters of poison overturns in PiauΓ­

The water of the Esfolado Stream in BertolΓ­nia, PiauΓ­, is being analyzed following the overturning of a truck carrying 24,000 liters of pesticides, raising concerns about environmental contamination.

Mar 12 β€’ 22:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nearly 60 tons of counterfeit pesticides and other inputs seized in clandestine warehouse in MG

A ministry operation in Brazil has resulted in the seizure of nearly 60 tons of agricultural inputs suspected to be illegal from a clandestine storage facility in Patos de Minas.

Mar 11 β€’ 13:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife

The Australian government is considering restricting the sale of rat poisons to protect native wildlife from poisoning incidents.

Mar 11 β€’ 05:55 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

No, the drinking water is not toxic. But agricultural pesticides have contaminated large areas

The Danish drinking water is safe to consume, yet concerns about pesticide contamination persist, particularly as residues are found in over half of the country's drinking water wells.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Read the answers to these seven questions and understand the debate about our drinking water

The article addresses the safety of Danish tap water and discusses the role of pesticide contamination in the current political debate.

Mar 10 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Common Pesticides Threaten the Microbial Community Protecting Wheat

A new study reveals that common pesticides are less toxic to a fungal disease affecting wheat than to essential yeast communities that help sustain crop yield.

Mar 9 β€’ 10:28 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

It sounded almost as if Frederiksen and Lund Poulsen were ready for a showdown with agriculture. It just needs a fact-check

The debate preceding a summit on TV 2 caused considerable confusion regarding the positions of Danish political leaders on agricultural practices.

Mar 9 β€’ 06:43 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Confusion about Venstre's stance on spray ban after candidate test response

The Danish political party Venstre has clarified its position against a national ban on pesticide spraying, emphasizing the importance of clean drinking water without implementing such prohibitions.

Mar 7 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the quilombo in MA report pesticides sprayed by aircraft over homes

Residents of the Canela quilombo in SΓ£o Benedito do Rio Preto, Brazil, have reported aerial pesticide spraying over their homes, causing health issues among vulnerable populations.

Mar 5 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Syngenta says it will stop making pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease

Syngenta has announced it will cease production of the pesticide paraquat, commonly linked to Parkinson’s disease, by the end of June, amid ongoing lawsuits alleging health risks from its use.

Mar 3 β€’ 22:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Doctor says common foods 'silently poisoning' our bodies - full list

A doctor warns that certain common foods may contain harmful toxins that many people are unaware of, highlighting pesticides, microplastics, and heavy metals among the culprits.

Mar 2 β€’ 07:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Cancer-linked pesticide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'

The debate surrounding glyphosate, a herbicide linked to health risks, intensifies following a controversial executive order from President Trump to ensure its availability for national defense.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:05 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic trial for agrochemicals: the conviction of a producer for the death of a boy in Corrientes has been confirmed

A historic ruling confirms the conviction of agricultural producer Ricardo NicolΓ‘s Prieto for the 2011 death of a boy due to pesticide exposure in Argentina.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:12 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Four parties propose a ban on pesticides

Four Danish political parties have proposed a parliamentary decision to implement a nationwide ban on pesticide use in vulnerable groundwater areas due to concerns about the contamination of drinking water.

Feb 21 β€’ 09:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

More than half of municipalities in Santa Catarina have traces of pesticides in drinking water

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina indicated that 52% of the state's municipalities have traces of pesticides in their drinking water, raising concerns about long-term health risks despite being within legal limits.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Report identifies pesticides in drinking water in over 150 cities in SC; see which were found

A report from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina revealed the presence of pesticides in drinking water across 155 municipalities.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PiauΓ­ intensifies inspections and seizes illegal pesticides in the North of the State

The government of PiauΓ­ has intensified its inspections on pesticide commerce and usage in the northern region, seizing illegal products during a recent operation.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Don wants natural products for pest management

A Nigerian agricultural professor advocates for organic materials in pest management to reduce risks to crops, humans, and the environment due to synthetic pesticides.

Feb 18 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What Do You Do in the Winter at the Farmhouse? "I Make Natural Pesticides"

The author reflects on their initial commitment to organic farming, faced challenges that led to the gradual use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

Feb 17 β€’ 01:29 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

PVD Detects Pesticide Residues in Indian Origin Spice

The Latvian Food and Veterinary Service has found exceeded levels of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in the Indian spice Asofoetida, although the product has not entered the market.

Feb 15 β€’ 17:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

β€˜Nothing says love like chemicals’: Valentine’s roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds

Testing reveals that Valentine's Day roses are often heavily contaminated with harmful pesticides, sparking warnings from environmental campaigners.

Feb 14 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Raisins recalled – contains pesticides

Axfood is recalling Eldorado raisins after pesticide residues were found.

Feb 13 β€’ 19:17 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Vegetables Treated with Experimental Pesticides Accidentally Sold, No Health Damage Reported in Saga

In Saga, Japan, vegetables treated with experimental pesticides were inadvertently sold, although there have been no reports of health damage.

Feb 13 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Red parties call agriculture minister for consultation after dispute over report

Danish Agriculture Minister Jacob Jensen is being accused of attempting to stop a report on a proposed pesticide ban in groundwater-replenishing areas, leading to a call for consultation by opposition parties.

Feb 13 β€’ 08:44 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

France's Duplomb law debate reignites over controversial pesticides

The French legislative debate surrounding the Duplomb law has resurfaced, particularly focusing on contentious pesticide usage in agricultural practices.

Feb 12 β€’ 10:42 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Donuts from popular stores tested in a laboratory. They contained pesticides and MOSH

A study found that donuts from various shops contained harmful substances, including pesticides and mineral oil residues, receiving no ratings higher than satisfactory.

Feb 11 β€’ 19:53 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Ministry pauses pesticide measurements: "As far as I know, this is the first time in the history of groundwater monitoring"

Denmark's Ministry did not allocate funds for pesticide monitoring in groundwater this year, marking a significant pause in environmental oversight.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:36 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

The government will not support the return of the Duplomb law aimed at reauthorizing acetamiprid

The French government has announced it will not support a new proposal to reintroduce the banned pesticide acetamiprid, responding to public concerns about its safety.

Feb 11 β€’ 08:39 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The 'cotton test' of agricultural imports: bananas arrive from Latin America and Africa loaded with pesticides banned in the EU

Spanish farmers are protesting against the EU-Mercosur agreement, claiming that agricultural imports are undermining local production standards due to lax pesticide regulations.

Feb 10 β€’ 23:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'He went to help', says daughter of elderly man killed in a bee attack while working in the pasture

An 81-year-old man was killed by a swarm of bees while helping a neighbor apply pesticides in northern Brazil.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

After the discovery of a banned pesticide at BASF, environmental associations file a complaint in Lyon

Environmental associations have filed a complaint against BASF following the discovery of banned pesticides at its facility near Lyon.

Feb 10 β€’ 10:07 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Blue mayors are skeptical of extensive pesticide ban: 'It will be a great loss for agriculture'

Several conservative mayors in Denmark express skepticism about a proposed extensive pesticide ban, arguing it could significantly impact agriculture.

Feb 10 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

21 tons of falsified and smuggled pesticides seized in companies in Uberaba

A joint operation in Uberaba, Brazil, led to the seizure of approximately 21 tons of falsified and smuggled pesticides, raising concerns over public health and market safety.

Feb 9 β€’ 21:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Language Policy: Poison Remains Poison

The German Ministry of Agriculture plans to replace the term 'pesticides' with 'plant protection' in an effort to rebuild trust in agricultural practices, raising concerns about transparency.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:12 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Apples in Ecologists' Study: More Harmful Substances, but Well Below Limits

A study reveals Czech apples contain more harmful substances than expected, but still under safety limits.

Feb 7 β€’ 04:38 UTC

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