pesticide
Coverage of pesticide in the Nexus archive.
- This pesticide may be too dangerous to use. Farmers say they need it.
Paraquat is a pesticide that was commercialized in the 1960s and quickly became one of the world’s most popular weedkillers. While farmers see weeds wilt and brown within hours of applying it, its use has raised concerns regarding its potential danger.
- Pesticide warning as major study finds link to deadly ALS - exposure raises risk by up to 70%
A major study has found a link between pesticide exposure and an increased risk of developing ALS, with exposure raising the risk by up to 70%. The findings highlight a potential health hazard associated with pesticide use.
- Macron convinces environment minister to stay on
French President Emmanuel Macron convinced Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut to remain in her role after she resigned, citing urgent climate action needs. Barbut had stepped down due to conflicts over an agriculture bill that included provisions she opposed, including pesticide use and increased water storage for farmers.