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Nature

How ‘buzz lines’ could help reverse the decline of bees

A new EU deal aims to save our pollinators ‘before it’s too late’. Here’s what it involves.

Earth News

Giant ‘toadzilla’ highlights Australia’s battle with invasive species

A record-breaking 2.7 kg cane toad found in an Australian national park has now been euthanised.

Earth News

Could we replace pesticides with ants? A new study thinks so.

Pesticides contain nasty chemicals that harm bees but scientists have discovered that ants could be a viable alternative.

Europe News

European Commission wants to slash use of pesticides by 50% by 2030

A complete ban on pesticides is being proposed in public areas, such as parks and playgrounds.

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Earth News

Shocking rise in toxic pesticides on European fruit, says study

Is the fruit and veg you’re buying laced with cancer causing chemicals?

Nature

Insect decline could massively increase food bills, warn scientists

Losing pollinators in the UK alone could add more than € 2.3 billion a year to food bills, warns charity Buglife.

Earth News

Why is the UK permitting the use of bee-killing pesticides?

From everyday staples such as broccoli and apples through to seasonal treats like strawberries - a third of total food production is dependent on insect pollination.

Germany

Pesticide misuse suspected in deaths of two children in Germany

Tests at the children's home showed the presence of phosphine, a highly toxic chemical.

Ecotech

Scientists are split over new pea study that electrified crops

A renewable energy device has been used to boost plant production for the first time. But how does electroculture really work?

Health news

Scientists have made synthetic 'blood' to catch and kill mosquitoes

Scientists claim this cheaper, targeted method of pest control could be an alternative to mass pesticides that impact the entire ecosystem.

Earth News

Is tobacco still being tested on puppies?

Beagles are one of the most widely used dog breeds in animal testing, so what is being tested on them and why?

Switzerland

Swiss reject tax hike to cut emissions and synthetic pesticide ban

The proposed "carbon dioxide law" included an increase in taxes on fuels and the introduction of a tax on airline tickets from Switzerland. It was defeated in a referendum by 51.59% of the electorate.

Nature

This farm is breeding insects to replace pesticides

The bugs are bred to protect the crops from harm and encourage pesticide-free produce.

Nature

Ukrainians keep wild beekeeping tradition alive

Ukraine is one of the main producers of honey in Europe. Around 1.5 per cent of Ukraine's population is engaged in various forms of beekeeping, according to the United Nations.

Health Series

Meet the EU farmers using fewer pesticides to make agriculture greener

In partnership with The European Commission

One of the EU's green goals is to reduce the use of harmful pesticides by 50% by 2030. To achieve this goal, educational initiatives and new methods are being taught to new generation of farmers across Europe.

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Bulgarians celebrate beekeepers saint day amid climate change threat to national beekeeping industry

People have brought jars of honey to be blessed in the Church of the Blessed Virgin in the southwestern town of Blagoevgrad.

World News

Euroviews. The EU’s “Green Deal” can’t be business as usual. Tackling the climate crisis must come first ǀ View

It’s time to call incremental change, when it comes to tackling our environmental and climate crises, dead. Plastic straw bans won’t cut it anymore – only a full-scale transformation of our economic system will do.

United Kingdom

Shrimps, drugs and rocks ‘n’ blow: Cocaine found in UK river wildlife

Traces of cocaine, pesticides, and other illicit drugs were found in freshwater shrimps in Suffolk, UK.

Europe News

Iberia risks crash landing in case of no-deal Brexit

Spanish airline could suffer collateral damage from UK decision to leave the EU

Europe News

EU approval procedure for pesticides to become more transparent

European Parliament votes on new regulation