Neonicotinoids are linked to declines in bee populations and other pollinators, posing significant risks to global food security.
The high yield benefits of neonicotinoids are offset by negative environmental and health impacts, creating a complex economic dilemma.
Industry pressure has weakened regulations, perpetuating the use of these pesticides and their replacements.
Global cooperation is needed to address the inconsistencies and harms caused by neonicotinoids.
Global food systems pivot on a delicate balance between maintaining high crop yields and protecting biodiversity. However, the widespread use of neonicotinoid pesticides, from Europe to North America, has sparked intense debates over their environmental impact. Recent studies underscore a stark contrast in regulations, casting doubt on the efficacy of current policies. This divide—a toxic chasm between stringent European bans and the partial restrictions in the U.S. and Canada—raises critical questions about the true cost of pesticide use, the influence of corporate interests and the urgent need for global cooperation....<<<Read More>>>...
