A study carried out in the Italian province of Bolzano-South Tyrol reveals that despite measures taken by local authorities to reduce pesticide pollution, synthetic pesticides that can harm health and the environment are still detected in nearby children's playgrounds and schoolyards.
Brussels – The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) has written to MEPs against Cancer to urge them to support the creation of an enquiry committee about the possible impact of Monsanto’s action on EU scientific assessments.
The letter can be read online here.
For further information, please contact Natacha Cingotti, Policy Officer Health and Chemicals, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), email: natacha@env-health.org, phone: +32 (0)2 234 36 45
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