Map shows communes least, and most, exposed to pesticides in France Environmental groups are calling for users to write to the health ministry to call for less pesticide exposure and more access to organic food
Plastic in bottled water: these brands identified in France as least affected A new consumer study claims four popular brands offer the safest water to drink
Why the cost of water is rising for homes across France Factors including inflation and increased anti-pollution measures have been blamed
news Pesticide poison victims in France asked to join legal action The aim is to create a compensation fund for residents suffering with illnesses thought to be caused by pesticides
Supermarket oranges recalled in France over pesticide levels The fruits were grown in Tunisia and mostly sold in northern France
Should you be worried about pesticides in French wine? Vigneron Jonathan Hesford says wine buyers should look beyond the shock headlines
French minister calls new 10-year glyphosate authorisation 鈥榮tupidity鈥� He called the EU鈥檚 decision 鈥榓n environmental step backwards鈥�
Boy, 16, compensated in France after mother鈥檚 exposure to glyphosate It is the first official acknowledgment of a link between the pesticide and prenatal damage
What is the cost of getting rid of a bedbug infestation in France? We look at the options as infestations are on the rise in homes - and allegedly trains and cinemas
Pesticides in French tap water 鈥榥ot a health risk鈥� A recent study found traces of a banned fungicide in half of the samples taken from French drinking water, but authorities say tap water is safe to drink
Traces of banned pesticide found in French tap water France鈥檚 food safety agency said a third of samples taken contained byproducts of the banned pesticide chlorothalonil. Paris and west France among affected areas
Dangerous pesticides found in areas around French vineyards A new study has found significant traces of pesticides which are suspected of causing cancer in a wide area surrounding vineyards in France
99% of Brittany waterways found to have traces of pesticide One sample contained 83 traces of different pesticides and residue. Drinking water is still deemed safe but its quality for some is far from ideal
Major farm herbicide to be withdrawn in France to protect groundwater S-metolachlor, typically used in maize, sunflower and soya crops, is to be pulled from sale after studies found 鈥榰nacceptable levels,鈥� including in water destined for human consumption
Pesticide no-spray zones in France 鈥榥ot enough to keep us safe鈥� Campaigners say the five to 10 metre buffers should be extended to 100 metres to reduce the risk to health
How winemakers in France are reducing pesticide use Alternatives are being created, opening the doors to an increasingly organic and sustainable agriculture, writes Connexion鈥檚 regular columnist and vigneron Jonathan Hesford
Pesticides near rural homes: French farmers protest over limits The protests began in Paris early this morning. Farmers claim the latest decision on pesticide spreading from France鈥檚 highest administrative court will threaten their livelihood
Why are death rates rising among hedgehogs in France? A variety of strange symptoms have been reported in the small mammals including respiratory problems, genetic defects and weakened immune systems
French study to find if living near vineyard increases pesticide risk Researchers will analyse urine and hair samples and other data collected from thousands of participants chosen at random in six regions
France must improve farm pesticide rules for workers and locals The court said that the current regulations are insufficient and do not provide enough protection for people living and working close to pesticide spreading, especially in rural areas
Organic crops in France found to contain herbicide carried in wind Prosulfocarb has been found in organic harvests in different areas of the country, costing farmers thousands in loss of earnings
West France farms biggest users of controversial weedkiller An NGO found that the Charente-Maritime and Gironde departments were the biggest buyers of the herbicide glyphosate in 2019, which could be banned in France by 2023
French mayors impose stricter rules for pesticides on farms Ten communes have introduced new local regulations against pesticide use
Use of pesticides has 鈥榚xploded鈥� in France in past decade A new, but controversial, study reported a 25% rise - although detractors claim the study left out a year's data
French-Vietnam woman in 鈥榝ight of her life鈥� on war chemicals Tran To Nga was poisoned with 鈥榓gent orange鈥� during the Vietnam War, and her case against 26 multinational chemical companies starts in France today
Local anti-pesticide laws not allowed in France The Conseil d鈥橢tat has said mayors do not have the authority to ban the use of the chemicals in their communes
French firm SNCF to use more natural glyphosate alternative The train company - France鈥檚 biggest user of the herbicide - is to switch to another product that uses more natural materials for its vegetation maintenance
France approves three-year use of controversial pesticide The Constitutional council has approved the use of neonicotinoids for three years, even though they are harmful to bees and other animals
France recalls sesame seed products due to toxic pesticide Products from major brands including Carrefour, Monoprix and Bonne Maman have been recalled due to high levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide
French farmer鈥檚 long fight against Monsanto draws to close Farmer Paul Fran莽ois has been locked in a legal battle with the controversial multinational corporation since 2004
Insecticide harmful to bees temporarily allowed in France Neonicotinoids have been approved for three years to be used in growing sugar beet despite having previously been banned, mainly due to evidence that they are toxic for bees
New French study finds 32 toxic pesticides in the air A new study into pesticides found in the air in France has identified 75 different substances, including 32 deemed to be 鈥渁 priority [to investigate]鈥� due to their potential toxicity and links to cancer and endocrine conditions.
Positive environmental news in France: June In this month's round up of the positive environmental news making headlines in France, we talk waste, pesticide use, and solar panels on a supermarket.
Farmers can spray pesticides within 5m of rural homes Nature and ecology groups supported by about 100 mayors have lost an urgent legal challenge to laws allowing farmers to spray weedkiller and pesticides close to homes in the French countryside.
French NGOs bring court case on confinement pesticides Nine NGOs in France are taking the French government to court for allegedly using Covid-19 as an excuse to allow pesticides to be sprayed on crops too close to housing, in contravention of laws imposed in December.
Green news in France: April 2020 A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: Overfishing issues, a gas bus, pomme pesticidesand in-jean-ious insulation
French farmers protest over no-go zones for pesticide Protesting farmers are demanding the withdrawal of a new law which lays down obligatory no-pesticide zones near housing to avoid contamination.
France launches new campaign against bed bugs The French government has launched a new campaign against bed bugs, to raise awareness and share information on how to prevent them, and get rid of them.
French MPs suggest public service to combat bed bugs There could soon be a public service in France dedicated to helping people get rid of bed bugs, after two cross-party MPs suggested the idea.
French eco group calls to 鈥榗ancel鈥� crop spread rule A French environmental association is calling for the cancellation of the government鈥檚 recent decree to set a minimum buffer zone of 5-20 metres between pesticide spreading and inhabited buildings.
Green news in France: January 2020 A monthly update on environmental events and occurrences in France: fund for pesticide-exposed workers, acid river spill, Europacity, co-prop coop and a solar car plant.....
France鈥檚 ban on 36 glyphosate weedkillers Thirty-six products used in agriculture and containing the controversial herbicide glyphosate must be removed from sale this year, France鈥檚 national safety agency Anses has ruled.
France confirms pesticide buffer of up to 20 metres Dangerous pesticides will legally be required to be spread at least 20 metres away from inhabited homes and buildings from January 1, 2020, the French government has confirmed.
Glyphosate conundrum Glyphosate has become a political football and even scientists cannot agree over it.
French court allows mayor pesticide ban for first time A French court has rejected a request from departmental authorities to cancel two mayoral anti-pesticide decrees for the first time.
France debates mandatory 5-10 metre pesticide distance The French government is considering introducing a mandatory distance of 5-10 metres between fields treated with pesticides, and homes - but some critics say this will not go far enough to improve health.
French mayor鈥檚 pesticide ban overturned in court A French mayor who banned the use of pesticides near buildings in his commune has been forced to overturn the ban by a court in Rennes.
Court to rule on French mayor pesticide ban next week A court decision over whether to force a French mayor to overturn his ban of the use of pesticides near local residents鈥� homes has been postponed to next week.
Pesticide-free city ready for important honey harvest Avignon ready for first harvest of honey from hives on top of World Heritage Site the Palais des Papes
French mayor bans pesticide use near to housing A French mayor in Brittany has banned the use of pesticides within a certain distance of human housing, in a bid to protect inhabitants and the environment.
French mayor to face court after banning pesticides A mayor in Brittany is to face court after banning the use of pesticides and herbicides near housing in his commune, with authorities demanding that he reverse his decision.
French town's glyphosate ban for farmers 'illegal' But mayor insists she will not withdraw local decree outlawing use of controversial herbicide
No warning of spraying We live in the Charente-Maritime surrounded by vines. How refreshing to hear ( website article, May 21) a mayor is trying to protect the environment and locals from poisons put into the countryside.
11 key changes in France from January 1, 2019 A new year and a new month are set to bring changes to life in France, including - from January 1, 2019 - a rise in gas prices, a ban on glyphosate, changes to energy benefits, tax, healthcare, and apprenticeships.
French Assembl茅e delays pesticide ban by three years The French Assembl茅e has voted to push back its planned ban on the production of certain pesticides by three years to 2025, the same week as hundreds of thousands marched against climate change.
Green news in France - March 2019 An update on environmental events and occurrences in France: eco-responsible eateries, pesticide warning and waste dumping.....
TV show investigates pesticide levels of fruit Avocados, kiwis and plums are among the fruits on sale in supermarkets that are the least contaminated by pesticides and herbicides.
The least-contaminated fruit and veg to eat in France A new TV report on pesticides including the controversial herbicide glyphosate has drawn up a list of the best fruits and vegetables to eat in France to avoid the worst chemical residues.
Pesticide ban and 鈥榥ew鈥� ways to beat weeds After farmers using the common pesticide metam sodium had difficulty breathing, it was banned in France until February for tests. Similar fears on other pesticides prompted a national ban on councils using chemicals in parks and, as Brian McCulloch finds, encouraged other ways of working
French Assembly rejects glyphosate ban for second time The National Assembly has rejected a move to legally ban the herbicide glyphosate completely, for the second time this year.
Neonicotinoids to be banned in France from September 1 Neonicotinoid pesticides, widely seen as a key cause of declining bee populations, are to be forbidden in France from this Saturday September 1.
Food app grows in France as herbicide debate reignited Over five million 麻豆传媒映画 have downloaded a free smartphone app that highlights pesticide levels in your food, as a US court case over the herbicide glyphosate reignites debate on the issue.
Glysophate in honey under investigation The Lyon public prosecutor has opened a preliminary investigation into 鈥榓dministering harmful substances鈥� after traces of the herbicide glyphosate were found in batches of honey.
French beekeepers get 鈧�3m boost but industry critical The French beekeeping industry is to receive a three-million-euro boost from the government, the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed, although a beekeeper union has said this does not go far enough.
MPs ignore Macron pledge on glyphosate French MPs have voted against calls for a law to ban glyphosate weedkiller despite President Macron鈥檚 pledge last November to ban its use in France within three years.
Majority of beer contains pesticides, new study shows Most beer contains traces of glyphosate and pesticides, a new test by consumer magazine 60 Millions de Consommateurs has suggested.
No glyphosate in France by 2021 despite MPs' 'no' vote France will continue to work towards removing the herbicide glyphosate from use by 2021, President Macron has confirmed, despite MPs overwhelmingly rejecting the proposals in a vote on Monday night.
Buckwheat flour packets recalled due to pesticide risk Packets of buckwheat flour under the 鈥淯鈥� brand are being recalled due to a risk of pesticide residues at levels higher than the permitted amount.
Concern over pesticide levels in fruit and veg Study based on official figures reveals nearly three-quarters of fruit and more than two-fifths of vegetables contain traces of 'quantifiable pesticides'
Market gardeners launch 'Zero Pesticide' label New logo promises fruit and vegetables will contain no more than 0.01mg of pesticides per kilogramme
Air pollution campaign aims to raise French awareness France is to measure 90 air polluting substances and pesticides from 2018 onwards, in a bid to raise the public鈥檚 awareness of the quality of the air.
Bee fears prompt temporary pesticide ban Court suspends use of two new pesticides pending further tests
French beekeepers condemn new 鈥渂ee killing鈥� pesticide French beekeepers have denounced a new neonicotinoid pesticide, which has been authorised for use despite plans to ban most other types of the 鈥渂ee killing鈥� chemicals.
Government plays down glyphosate ban reports The office of the Prime Minister indicates that no deadline has been set for a possible ban, despite comments from government spokesman on national radio
