* Nine toxic substances added to "dirty dozen" chemicals * Some newly banned pesticides and chemicals widely used By Jonathan Lynn GENEVA, May 9 (Reuters) - Nine dangerous chemicals used in farming ...

Nigeria has banned a list of organochlorine pesticides since 2008, due to their potential health effects, but lab tests reveal small amounts of several such substances in soil, vegetable and soil ...

The annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce is out, and once again, strawberries and spinach topped the guide’s 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list of produce with the most pesticides. Each year, the ...

A large study has revealed that dozens of widely used chemicals can damage beneficial gut bacteria. Many of these substances, ...

WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency today approved the highly persistent pesticide isocycloseram for golf courses, lawns and food crops such as oranges, tomatoes, almonds, peas, and oats.

Often, we believe that washing fruits and vegetables removes all pesticides, making them safe to eat. However, this is not the case as these chemicals are absorbed into the food, and we end up ...

It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage pests and boost yields, but scientists warn these chemicals can build up in ...

Andrea Rother receives funding from Sweden through the Swedish Chemical Agency, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention - University of Edinburgh, and the United Nations Environment Programme.