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Washing with water: the most effective method to remove pesticides

Before reaching the tables of homes, fruits and vegetables go through a process that includes the **use of pesticides and pesticides**, substances that, according to the **World Health Organization (WHO)**, can be **potentially toxic to humans** and cause adverse...

South African farmers struggle against the import of toxic pesticides from the EU

A report from the **African Centre for Biodiversity** reveals that in **South Africa** the use of **192 highly toxic pesticides** is still allowed, of which **57 are banned in the European Union (EU)**. These chemicals include neurotoxic and carcinogenic substances...

Glyphosate effects: Bayer faces an unprecedented trial in France

The German company **Bayer** is facing an unprecedented trial in France for the (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/glifosato-cero-las-advertencias-cientificas-sobre-sus-riesgos/). On Monday, they will appear before a court due to the alleged link between the (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/brasil-registro-record-de-agrotoxicos-en-2024/) of a young man when his mother was pregnant. The...

Pesticides revealed as responsible for biodiversity crisis

Beyond eliminating the target species, pesticides are causing catastrophic effects on hundreds of species of microorganisms, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds, and mammals worldwide, becoming one of the main culprits of the biodiversity crisis. This is the conclusion of the...

Pesticides and Their Devastating Impact on Biodiversity

Pesticides, designed to combat pests and improve agricultural production, have shown to have a significant negative impact on ecosystems. Although their use has spread worldwide to ensure food security, various studies warn about their adverse effects on plants, animals,...

Pesticides in agriculture are a problem. But the panic they generate is even greater.

Contemporary agriculture is difficult to understand without the use of pesticides, natural or artificial chemical compounds destined to intoxicate arthropods and other animals that could threaten plantations. These compounds allow the integrity of our crops not to depend on periodic...

Pesticides: A Threat to Stingless Bees?

Pesticides represent a significant threat to stingless bees, or meliponines, due to their direct and indirect exposure in agricultural environments. While there is abundant research on the effects of pesticides on the common honeybee (Apis mellifera), the impact on...

Use of pesticides: a health risk for greenhouse farmers

A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment warns about the immunotoxic effects derived from the intensive use of pesticides in greenhouse agriculture. This practice not only poses an environmental danger but also seriously compromises the health...

Research on fish mortality in the Paraná River: possible pesticide spills

Last September, residents and fishermen from the Mangrullo area, at the southern end of Rosario, and in the neighboring Villa Gobernador Gálvez, reported the unusual fish mortality on the shore of the Paraná River. After analyzing water samples and tissues...

Simple tips to remove pesticides from food

Humanity's ability to feed itself, despite population growth in recent decades, is largely due to advances in agricultural technology, especially the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. These chemical compounds or microorganisms protect plants against diseases such as fungi...

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The major cities of Latin America are facing a health crisis due to the proliferation of scorpions.

Brazil is experiencing a worrying explosion of **scorpions** in its cities, a phenomenon driven by **uncontrolled urban development** and...