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The fear of pesticides residues is an usual misconception at a global level. In USA, EWG, a scaremongering NGO campaigns a “dirty dozen list”. They try to make consumers to avoid 12 fruits or vegetables, which are supposed to be “dirty” and dangerous to eat. Alliance for Food and farming, an US fruit and vegetables growers, conventionnal and organic,…

In this news, the Australian government writes about a publication by Pr Stewart, APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medecines Authority) science fellow, on cancer and how to prevent it. Read the summary in Lancet Oncology. Extract : Most cancers are attributable to lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol intake, sun exposure, and obesity. Assessments of the carcinogenicity…

This Euractiv story follows a Europol Press Release. “Fraudulent pesticides that account for up to 25% of supplies in some European countries are threatening farmers, land and produce, warns the European Union law enforcement agency Europol.” Read the full story