Biodiversity > Watchdog says EU is coming up short on pesticides

Watchdog says EU is coming up short on pesticides

Published 11:32 on April 26, 2023  /  Last updated at 11:32 on April 26, 2023  / /  Biodiversity

Pesticide use is still widespread in Europe and on the rise in some countries, and EU lawmakers must do much more if the bloc is to meet its targets on hazardous pesticides that damage ecosystems and public health, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said Wednesday.
Pesticide use is still widespread in Europe and on the rise in some countries, and EU lawmakers must do much more if the bloc is to meet its targets on hazardous pesticides that damage ecosystems and public health, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said Wednesday.


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