EU moves to loosen rules on pesticide use as experts sound the alarm
The European Union wants to relax rules for pesticides, saying it will be easier for farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly options.
According to DW, the European Union wants to relax rules for pesticides, saying it will be easier for farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly options.
But health and environmental experts say the risks are far too great.
This environment story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include EU and European Union.
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