The new Pesticides Regulation receives cautious welcome by environmental groups

The European Commission presented today its long awaited proposal for a regulation to reduce pesticide use in Europe in order to avoid ecosystem collapse. The proposal  has been given a cautious welcome by food and farming  groups today. Campaigners see it as an urgent and welcome first step, but more is needed to put Europe on the path to a sustainable and healthy food system and protect the health of farm workers, citizens and the environment.

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