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A European Union decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the 27-nation bloc for at least 10 more years was delayed for a month after member countries failed to agree on Friday. Representatives of the EU’s executive arm and member countries voted Friday in favor of renewing its authorization until 2033, despite protests from environmental groups. Several member states abstained, and that was not achieved.

Green members of the European Parliament called for for a complete ban on the widely used herbicide.

Green members of the European Parliament called for for a complete ban on the widely used herbicide.

A European Union decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the 27-nation bloc for at least 10 more years was delayed for a month after member countries failed to agree on Friday.

Brussels (AFP) Oct 5, 2023 - EU members states and lawmakers struck a deal Thursday to eliminate by 2050 the use of powerful greenhouse gases commonly used in appliances such as fridges, air conditioners and heat pumps.