EU Commission proposes 10-year extension for controversial glyphosate use in farming
TL;DR
The European Commission has proposed to renew the approval of glyphosate, a controversial herbicide, for 10 years with certain restrictions. The proposal is based on scientific information and can be reconsidered if necessary. The EU countries will vote on the draft regulation in October, and if approved, glyphosate will continue to be used in plant protection across the EU. The proposal has faced criticism from NGOs and Green lawmakers who argue that it puts the health of EU citizens at risk.
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- EU Commission proposes allowing controversial weedkiller glyphosate for another ten years FRANCE 24 English
- EU executive proposes 10-year glyphosate approval extension Reuters
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