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A 14-year-old's award-winning invention uses AI to detect pesticides on fruit and vegetables

Washing produce doesn't always eliminate all of pesticides. This 14-year-old invented a device that…

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Pesticides are leaving lasting behavioural changes through generations of fish, study finds

Even minute pesticide exposures during development can trigger lasting behavioural changes in fish.…

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Strawberries still have the most pesticides of any American produce, a report says. Here are the 12 fruits and vegetables on the 2024 'Dirty Dozen' list.

The use of pesticides has been linked to adverse health effects, including higher risks of obesity,…

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Toxicology experts to train PHC doctors on protocols to treat farmers exposed to chemicals & pesticides

Toxicology experts will soon train doctors working in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and district ho…

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Some illegal cannabis shops operating in NYC are selling weed contaminated with salmonella and pesticides, survey says

New York City weed consumers are being warned after a study finds harmful bacteria and mislabeled p…

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India Pesticides IPO: Shares list at 27% premium on exchanges

Shares of India Pesticides made a strong listing on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE on a 27% …

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India Pesticides IPO -- How to check allotment status, listing date and more

Lucknow-based agrochemical company India Pesticides is likely to announce the allotment of its init…

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Strawberries and spinach often contain pesticides even after washing, according to an annual report of toxic chemicals in produce

The annual Shopper's Guide from the Environmental Working Group lists fruits and vegetables based o…

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Another IPO on the way ⁠— this pesticides maker from Lucknow is looking to raise ₹800 crore

Agrochemical company India Pesticides Ltd has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to raise …

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Men reportedly tried to sell the ashes of a dead Chinese influencer for a 'ghost marriage'

The ashes of a Chinese star who died after ingesting pesticide on a livestream were marketed for a …

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Lawn-ruining armyworms are the worst they've been in 20 years, an expert says: 'We knew they were coming but we didn't expect it would come this fast'

Armyworms can turn a green lawn brown almost overnight. Tropical storms and Hurricane Ida may be co…

Heather Schlitz   


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Armyworms can turn green lawns into brown wastelands seemingly overnight - here's how to prevent and treat an infestation

Armyworms are the worst they've been in two decades, and it's critical to treat them early to preve…

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Lawn-care companies are swamped as armyworms decimate entire lawns within hours and spread north, and there may be a link to climate change

Armyworms can turn a lush, green lawn brown within hours. This year, they've spread to new areas, o…

Heather Schlitz   


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2 companies were fined $325,000 after the EPA said they falsely marketed a pesticide as a weapon against COVID-19

United Airlines was among the companies who had bought the Zoono Microbe Shield, using it in conjun…

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2 easy ways to clean strawberries to ensure you're washing away pesticides and bacteria

Cleaning strawberries just before you eat them is important to remove pesticides and bacteria. Use …

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