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Pesticide
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Probe into toxic pesticide allegations at primary school
Highland Council has launched an investigation into allegations that a primary school playground was sprayed with a toxic pesticide in breach of council policy.
Pesticide safety limit watered down after industry lobbying
Proposed safety limits for a toxic pesticide used on salmon farms have been made 23 times weaker after behind-the-scenes pressure from the industry.
Scottish Government under fire for helping block pesticide ban
The Scottish Government has been accused of intervening to block a ban on a toxic pesticide after pressure from the fish farming industry.
Bees slowly poisoned by pesticides, say scientists
An expert review concludes that neonicotinoids are killing bees, and could threaten food production.
