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France’s top court strikes down pesticide clause in farming law

"At the heart of the controversy was acetamiprid, a pesticide banned in France since 2018 for its role in harming bees and other pollinators. Some farmers, especially beet growers, had pushed for its return."

A student-led petition against the law drew more than 2 million signatures - one of the biggest in French history. Opponents said that the bill was rushed through parliament with barely any debate, and warned that it put public health and biodiversity at risk."

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https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/08/07/frances-top-court-strikes-down-pesticide-clause-in-farming-law

France’s top court strikes down pesticide clause in farming law

Critics called the decision a win for democracy and the planet. Some lawmakers have already vowed to push for a full repeal in the coming months.

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Male Valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa varipuncta) in the garden. #bee #carpenterbee #insects #garden #polinator #bugs
Male Valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa varipuncta) in the garden. #bee #carpenterbee #insects #garden #polinator #bugs
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Bees struggle to find flowers because of air pollution.

A new study has found that air pollution is preventing pollinators finding flowers because it degrades the scent.

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