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French MPs recently approved the first reading of a bill aimed at restricting the manufacture and sale of non-essential products containing PFAS (forever chemicals). The...

The European Commission is to renew the approval of glyphosate for another 10 years. Member states did not reach the required qualified majority to renew

In the wake of a stalemate among member states, the European Commission has decided to approve the herbicide’s continued use. In the wake of a stalemate among member states, the European Commission has decided to approve the herbicide’s continued use.

The European Commission has decided to extend the use of the controversial pesticide glyphosate for 10 more years after a second failed vote on the matter. The Netherlands abstained from the vote, as did a majority of the EU Member States. The European Commission could push through with its plan due to the stalemate between the Member States. Banning a pesticide requires a generous majority, according to ANP. The current authorization to use the agricultural pesticide expires on December 15.

The European Commission will unilaterally renew the approval of the weedkiller glyphosate for another 10 years after member states failed to find an agreement over the controversial herbicide. Natasha Foote has more. The European Commission will unilaterally renew the approval of the weedkiller glyphosate for another 10 years after member states failed to find an agreement over the controversial herbicide. Natasha Foote has more.