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 industryโ€™s plans for net zero and unpick its claims about its contribution to addressing the worldโ€™s food crisis.

In This Series

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The broadcaster has been branded โ€˜irresponsibleโ€™ for running content sponsored and shaped by Corteva, potentially in breach of BBC guidelines.

The broadcaster has been branded โ€˜irresponsibleโ€™ for running content sponsored and shaped by Corteva, potentially in breach of BBC guidelines.
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Bayerโ€™s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to โ€œfight any sustainable transition which would harm its businessโ€, say campaigners.

Bayerโ€™s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to โ€œfight any sustainable transition which would harm its businessโ€, say campaigners.
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New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the โ€œvicious cycleโ€ linking these fossil fuelโ€“derived chemicals and climate change.

New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the โ€œvicious cycleโ€ linking these fossil fuelโ€“derived chemicals and climate change.
Analysis
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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.
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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.
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Campaigners warn Brussels is poised to water down โ€” or fatally delay โ€” bold pesticide reduction targets.

Campaigners warn Brussels is poised to water down โ€” or fatally delay โ€” 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.
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The industry represents a significant chunk of the worldโ€™s fossil fuel demand.

The industry represents a significant chunk of the worldโ€™s fossil fuel demand.