An expert on organic agriculture argues that the US is missing an economic and environmental opportunity by not working to scale up organic production.
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A new study shows that the pesticide pyriproxyfen – widely used in Brazil during the Zika outbreak of 2015 – could disrupt thyroid hormones and thus affect brain development in children.
What kind of evidence does it require to get a widely used chemical banned? A professor of medicine and former state regulator explains how the case for chlorpyrifos as a threat to public health developed.
Four out of five Americans regularly buy some kind of organic food. An expert on the industry says more federal support could greatly expand organic farming and its environmental benefits.
New research reveals an overlooked, but potentially significant, problem with agrochemicals and pollinators.
People are exposed to toxic substances – like pesticides, chemicals in plastics and radiation – every day. A growing body of research shows that this exposure is causing a decline in male fertility.
Roundup may be taking a beating in the US, where three juries have concluded that it gave plaintiffs cancer, but it’s still widely used around the globe.
Eggs can remain in the soil for several years with the embryos waiting to receive sufficient moisture to complete development. This results in synchronised hatching when there’s sufficient rain.
Looking for a new gardening challenge? Turning your yard into an insect-friendly oasis could mean less work and more nature to enjoy.
EU-banned pesticides could not only threaten wild bees where they eat, but where they sleep too.
Chemicals banned in the EU were recently granted an exemption for limited use in the UK.
Black Friday sales reveal fast fashion extremes. But how does it affect the planet?
Small, practical messaging campaigns on pesticide toxicity can lead farmers to choose safer, less-toxic pesticides.
Most local farmers are indifferent to the effect of chemicals on consumers.
Many of the more harmful pesticides have active ingredients – such as glyphosate – that are banned or heavily restricted in other places, such as Europe.
Pesticides and high temperatures can disrupt the development of small coral reef fish by targeting their hormones.
Australia has failed to ratify an international treaty to reduce harmful mercury emissions. Mercury exposure can cause kidney damage and brain impairment, especially in children.
A new study shows high-fibre brown rice also contains more arsenic than white rice – so which is better for you?
One way that farms can handle shortages of protective gear for workers is by switching to less-toxic pest control methods.
Eating locusts is an old strategy used to get food after locusts devastated crops, but things have changed.
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Lecturer in Ecology, University of New England
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Professor of Biology (Evolution, Behaviour and Environment), University of Sussex
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Emeritus Professor of Biology, University of Bath
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Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist, Penn State
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut
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Researcher, Macquarie University
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Ph.D. Student in the School of Plant and Environmental Science, Virginia Tech
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Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology; African-American Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Associate professor, University of Nebraska – Kearney
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Professor; Dean, Melbourne School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne
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Professorial Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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Course co-ordinator (Food as Medicine, Wellness Practices and Perspectives), RMIT University
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Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
