Crop sprays pose a big threat to the health of people living in the countryside and must be given better protection, the High Court in Britain has ruled.
In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Britain has ordered for better protection of people living in the countryside from the hazardous chemicals used in crop sprays.
The verdict, by Justice Collins is a landmark victory for Georgina Downs, who launched a one-woman campaign after crop spraying damaged her own health, reports the Telegraph.
Organic Foods - 'Natural products'
Organic Foods are produced by the ‘natural method’, without the use of chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers or sewage sludge.
Organic Foods are produced by the ‘natural method’, without the use of chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers or sewage sludge.
And now, the judge has ordered the Government to 'rethink' its policies on pesticides so that human health is given more priority.
In his ruling, the judge said Downs had produced 'strong' testimony to support her case and granted her application for a judicial review.
Insecticide-treated Bed Nets to Combat Malaria in Older Children and Adults
Boffins have found that sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets might protect older children and adults from malaria.
Boffins have found that sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets might protect older children and adults from malaria.
Downs, whose home near Chichester, West Sussex, borders crop fields, launched her independent UK Pesticides Campaign in 2001.
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Organic Farming Can Feed the World
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming on the same amount of land---according to new findings.
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming on the same amount of land---according to new findings.
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Farmers in Indian State Worried by Fungal Attack
Despite good rains, farmers in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh are worried that fungal and pest attack would hit paddy yield badly.
Despite good rains, farmers in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh are worried that fungal and pest attack would hit paddy yield badly.
