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US environmental agency faced Bayer influence over weedkiller rules

US environmental agency faced Bayer influence over weedkiller rules

The EPA allowed pesticide giant Bayer to pick from a menu of regulation options for the controversial and destructive weedkiller dicamba, newly released internal agency documents show. A clear regulatory view The documents provide a clear look into the process of developing pesticide regulations, ...

The problem of sandstorms

Every year we are losing larger and larger areas of arable land due to ...

Endangered species are on the rise

Some two million living beings among plants and animals are threatened with extinction. This ...

The Gray Whale Die-Off in the Pacific

The gray whale, an imposing mysticeti cetacean protected since 1946, is an iconic figure ...

Climate change may turn plants and fossils into net emitters

A study held at the Beijing Academy of Sciences has determined that more intense ...

Record Size for the Ozone Hole

The ozone hole, a result of human-induced pollution, has reached a record-breaking size, measuring ...

Amazon Rainforest: A Deep Crisis

The Amazon rainforest, known as the world’s largest freshwater reserve, is currently facing a ...

Emerging Threat: Invasive Species Impacting Native Ecosystems and Economy

Invasive species have emerged as a major threat to native ecosystems, causing significant ecological ...

The pros and cons of plastic removal technologies

A commitment that has long absorbed the energies of many, reducing the impact of ...

Water fleas are the best system for waste water purification

According to research by the University of Birmingham, water fleas are able to contribute ...