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France Upholds Ban on Controversial Insecticide

France Upholds Ban on Controversial Insecticide

Legislators back law reinforcing existing restrictions
French lawmakers have adopted legislation upholding a national ban on a controversial insecticide, citing environmental and public-health risks as they reaffirm protections for biodiversity and food safety while supporting farmers in transitioning to alternative pest-management methods.
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