Investigating the Pesticide Lobby

About the Series

The pesticide industry has poured millions into convincing the world that it is vital for food security. But chemical pesticides are one of the biggest drivers of collapsing bird and bee populations and soil health. The vast majority of chemical pesticides are made from fossil fuels.

In this series, we explore how the pesticide industry is stymieing action on the climate and biodiversity crises worldwide. We question the industry’s plans for net zero and unpick its claims about its contribution to addressing the world’s food crisis.

In This Series

onJul 14, 2023 @ 04:00 PDT

The broadcaster has been branded ‘irresponsible’ for running content sponsored and shaped by Corteva, potentially in breach of BBC guidelines.

The broadcaster has been branded ‘irresponsible’ for running content sponsored and shaped by Corteva, potentially in breach of BBC guidelines.
onMar 22, 2023 @ 05:23 PDT

Bayer’s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to “fight any sustainable transition which would harm its business”, say campaigners.

Bayer’s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to “fight any sustainable transition which would harm its business”, say campaigners.
onJan 17, 2023 @ 21:51 PST

New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the “vicious cycle” linking these fossil fuel–derived chemicals and climate change.

New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the “vicious cycle” linking these fossil fuel–derived chemicals and climate change.
Analysis
onDec 21, 2022 @ 06:07 PST

New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.

New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.
onDec 9, 2022 @ 13:34 PST

New analysis sheds light on key tactics Monsanto used to distort science and spin the narrative in defense of its herbicide product.

New analysis sheds light on key tactics Monsanto used to distort science and spin the narrative in defense of its herbicide product.
onDec 9, 2022 @ 00:01 PST

Campaigners warn Brussels is poised to water down — or fatally delay — bold pesticide reduction targets.

Campaigners warn Brussels is poised to water down — or fatally delay — bold pesticide reduction targets.

Agrochemical and pesticide giants like Bayer and BASF are pushing for weaker action on harmful chemicals and climate goals.

Agrochemical and pesticide giants like Bayer and BASF are pushing for weaker action on harmful chemicals and climate goals.
onNov 18, 2020 @ 16:01 PST

The industry represents a significant chunk of the world’s fossil fuel demand.

The industry represents a significant chunk of the world’s fossil fuel demand.