- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 12th, 2014
Traces of Potentially Harmful Pesticides Found in Indian Tea
Greenpeace report finds that drinking tea might not be as safe as most people believe
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 14th, 2014
Traces of Pesticides Documented in Some of Alaska's Most Pristine Parks
Researchers have not yet been able to determine the exact source of these pesticides
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 31st, 2014
Exposure to Pesticides Halves Bees' Pollen Collection Rates
The discovery has important implications for conservation efforts
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 18th, 2013
Pesticides That Kill Bees Also Impair Fetal Brain Development in Humans
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 2nd, 2013
Bee-Harming Pesticides Ban Comes into Effect in the EU
Starting December 1, farmers can no longer use three neonicotinoids to spray their crops
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 28th, 2013
Exposure to Pesticides Increases Parkinson's Risks
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 19th, 2013
Bananas Are Threatening the Health of Crocodilians in Central America
Pesticides used to grow bananas contaminate these creatures' natural habitats
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 27th, 2013
Contaminated Pollen Is Killing Bees by the Millions
Researchers claim the pollen bees collect is tainted with pesticides, fungicides
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 28th, 2013
Illegal Marijuana Farms in Sierra Nevada Are Killing Fishers
Poisons used by marijuana growers are threatening the local fisher population
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 24th, 2013
Traditional Chinese Herbs Are Coated in Pesticides, Greenpeace Report Says
Chinese herbal products could harm people consuming them for medicinal purposes
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 28th, 2013
People Exposed to Pesticides, Solvents More Likely to Get Parkinson's Disease
Study finds exposure to these compounds can up Parkinson's disease risk by 33-80%
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 27th, 2013
People in 463 Cities Worldwide Rally Against GMOs, Herbicides and Pesticides
The “March Against Monsanto” took place this past Saturday, thousands took part in it
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 30th, 2013
Bee-Harming Pesticides Now Banned in the EU
The ban is expected to be up and running in a matter of months
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 4th, 2012
Tap Water Gets the Blame for Food Allergies
Contaminated fruits and vegetables are also listed as "suspects"
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 24th, 2012
Marijuana Farms in California Wreak Havoc on the Environment
Those who run them recklessly clear forests, divert streams, pollute ecosystems
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 8th, 2012
Major Pesticides Marketer Sells Contaminated Bird Seed, Gets Fined by EPA
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is to pay a whopping $12.5 Million
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 15th, 2012
The U.N. Goes Against Improper Pesticide Use
Recent report indicates that pesticides are a major global problem