EU settles dispute over major weedkiller glyphosate
Found on BBC News on Monday, 27 November 2017
EU countries have voted to renew the licence of glyphosate, a widely used weedkiller at the centre of environmental concerns.
The UK was among the states in favour of glyphosate renewal. Germany and Poland were also among them - though they had previously abstained.
Critics say widespread use of glyphosate reduces biodiversity, by killing plants that are essential for many insects and other animals.
Everybody can see the effects of modern agriculture. Or better, you cannot see them anymore, because there are less and less species than a few decades ago; and it's not only the flora that's affected, but in turn the fauna too. However, as long as money can be made, everything is fine, right?