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How Pesticides Are Giving Millions of Farmers Sleepless Nights
In the dry, sweltering fields of India’s state of Maharashtra, Sudhakar Tasgave sprays pesticides from dawn until dusk. Then, ...
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Think Rinsing Produce Works? Here’s What Actually Removes Pesticides
It’s not doing nearly as much good as most people believe. The science behind it is fascinating and a bit creepy.
Many fish are social, but pesticides are pushing them apart
Pesticides have polluted waterways worldwide. Understanding the subtle effects of these chemicals on fish behaviour can help ...
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Advocates Call for Ban of Toxic Pesticides Linked to Deaths from ...
(Beyond Pesticides, May 13, 2021) Scientists are advocating for stricter pesticide bans to lower deaths from deliberate pesticide ingestion. The request for this toxic pesticide ban follows a ...
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Need Still Exists for Chemical Pesticides While Alternatives Are Sought
WASHINGTON -- No justification currently exists for completely abandoning chemical pesticides, says a new report from the National Academies' National Research Council. However, more ...
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Produce Without Pesticides - Consumer Reports
We rated the risk of each fruit or vegetable by factoring in how many pesticides showed up in the food, how often they were found, the amount of each pesticide detected, and each chemical’s ...