#insecticides — Public Fediverse posts
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From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist
by Susy Buchanan
May 21, 2020"All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.
"Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.
"In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.
" 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'
"Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.
"In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."
Source:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-has-1900-species-of-bees-and-theyre-all-at-risk-biologist/#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation
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From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist
by Susy Buchanan
May 21, 2020"All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.
"Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.
"In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.
" 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'
"Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.
"In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."
Source:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-has-1900-species-of-bees-and-theyre-all-at-risk-biologist/#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation
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From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist
by Susy Buchanan
May 21, 2020"All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.
"Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.
"In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.
" 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'
"Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.
"In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."
Source:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-has-1900-species-of-bees-and-theyre-all-at-risk-biologist/#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation
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From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist
by Susy Buchanan
May 21, 2020"All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.
"Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.
"In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.
" 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'
"Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.
"In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."
Source:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-has-1900-species-of-bees-and-theyre-all-at-risk-biologist/#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation
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From 2020: #Mexico has 1,900 species of #bees and they’re all at risk: biologist
by Susy Buchanan
May 21, 2020"All of Mexico’s 1,900 different species of native bees are at risk of extinction, says Ricardo Ayala Barajas, a National Autonomous University researcher based at the Chamela Biology Station in Jalisco.
"Most of Mexico’s bees do not sting and only 47 species produce honey, but all native species are endangered, explained the researcher on the United Nations World Bee Day, May 20.
"In an interview with the newspaper Milenio, Ayala said that around the world there are approximately 20,000 different named species of bees, and like in Mexico, every one is threatened by the use of #insecticides and #deforestation.
" 'A great effort is required to try to reduce the use of insecticides and make more careful use of natural resources, for the future of humanity and to care for the bees that help plants reproduce and generate fruits and seeds,' Ayala said. 'We must appreciate and understand them more in order to prevent them from disappearing.'
"Bee conservation is on the rise in Mexico, just as it is globally.
"In #Guanajuato, people who kill #bees or harm their #habitat can be fined up to 8,000 pesos (US $350). In #Yucatán, the government and communities are collaborating on a bee conservation project after significant bee populations have died, thought to be a result of crop dusting. A similar campaign is underway in #Campeche."
Source:
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-has-1900-species-of-bees-and-theyre-all-at-risk-biologist/#WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees #NativeBees #YucatanBees #BeeConservation
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EU zero tolerance plan for chemical residues could stymie ag trade
Canadian agriculture is watching with concern as the European Union advances in lowering the maximum allowable residue levels…
#Europe #EU #Canada #cropinputs #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #Exports #Farmproductivity #fungicide #globaltrade #herbicides #Imports #Insecticides #MRL #neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #residues #SupplyChain #Trade
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8 Natural & Homemade #Insecticides: Save Your #Garden Without Killing the Earth
These natural, #DIY formulas are safe yet effective for helping rid your garden of pests.
By Derek Markham
Updated July 15, 2024In This Article
- Try Non-Chemical Methods First
- Vegetable Oil Spray
- Soap Spray
- #NeemOil Spray
- #DiatomaceousEarth
- Garlic Spray
- Chile Pepper Spray
- All-in-One Homemade Spray
- Tomato Leaf Spray"#NaturalPesticides can be an excellent tool in your arsenal against insect pests, which have the potential to turn your lush garden into their own insect all-you-can-eat buffet. Fortunately, making them yourselves doesn't have to be super complicated.
"It's important to note that just because these are 'natural' or homemade insecticides, that doesn't imply that they can't harm your soil, your garden, or your person. An insecticide (which is a pesticide) is defined by the EPA as 'any chemical used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests,' and as such, they have the potential to be 'harmful to people, animals, or the environment.' And, of course, not all insects are harmful. Applying insecticides indiscriminately, especially harsh pesticides that affect even the beneficial insects, can have a detrimental effect on your local garden ecosystem.
Do a Patch Test
"Some plants may be more sensitive than others to various treatments. We recommend testing for plant sensitivity. Simply apply the formula to a small area and wait 24 hours to see if any damage occurs.
"Before going all out with any pesticide or insecticide, be sure to do your homework and choose the option that is both most effective and least harmful to you and your garden.
Try Non-Chemical Methods First
"The best pest management plan always starts with preventative and other non-chemical methods before bringing out the sprays. Since healthy, happy plants are much more resilient to pests, always begin by choosing the right plants for the right places and caring for them correctly.
"#CompanionPlanting is another essential strategy in pest control. It involves selecting plants that will be good neighbors to one another—improving environmental conditions, attracting beneficial insects and creatures, and/or repelling, confusing, or distracting certain pest species to keep their companions safe. "
#SolarPunkSunday #NaturalPestControl #Gardening #DIYPestControl
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https://www.europesays.com/fr/861381/ un simple sac en papier kraft accroché à une branche protège votre jardin des frelons asiatiques tout l’été #2026 #Actualités #FR #France #frelons #insecticides #kraft #News #papier #pièges #sac #simple #Société
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En protégeant les bébés du paludisme, n’est on pas en train de créer des malades de Parkinson pour demain ?
#insecticides #MaladieDeParkinson #Malaria #paludisme #permethrine #pesticides #santé_environnementale
https://www.azurs.net/carnet/2026/01/permethrine-et-paludisme-faut-il-choisir-entre-peste-et-cholera/ -
En protégeant les bébés du paludisme, n’est on pas en train de créer des malades de Parkinson pour demain ?
#insecticides #MaladieDeParkinson #Malaria #paludisme #permethrine #pesticides #santé_environnementale
https://www.azurs.net/carnet/2026/01/permethrine-et-paludisme-faut-il-choisir-entre-peste-et-cholera/ -
En protégeant les bébés du paludisme, n’est on pas en train de créer des malades de Parkinson pour demain ?
#insecticides #MaladieDeParkinson #Malaria #paludisme #permethrine #pesticides #santé_environnementale
https://www.azurs.net/carnet/2026/01/permethrine-et-paludisme-faut-il-choisir-entre-peste-et-cholera/ -
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.# 243
Insecticide poison in #wildflower nectar negatively impacts the dynamics of wild bumblebee populations, reducing male/queen reproductive capacity, the number of mating individuals and amount of queens establishing nests.
#bees
#insecticides
#nature
#worldbeesanctuary
#biodiversity
#environment
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@globalmuseum And yet ... people reacting to one insect, such mosquito, apply broad spectrum #insecticides that kill the predators of the insect they dislike. And as bonus cause learning disabilities in children and dementia in elderly because of hormonal disruption. OK, maybe the learning disability causes use of wide spectrum insecticides.
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Après l’arrêt des néonicotinoïdes, les oiseaux insectivores reviennent
> Une étude révèle une légère augmentation des oiseaux insectivores après l’interdiction, en 2018, de néonicotinoïdes.
https://lareleveetlapeste.fr/apres-larret-des-neonicotinoides-les-oiseaux-insectivores-ont-augmente-en-france/#Insecticides #Néonicotinoïdes #Oiseaux #Biodiversité #FdC #RevueDePresse
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#Hemp cultivation contributes to the European Green Deal objectives
Excerpts:
"Hemp has a number of #Environmental benefits.
- #CarbonStorage: one hectare of hemp sequesters 9 to 15 tonnes of CO2, similar to the amount sequestered by a young forest, but it only takes five months to grow.
- Breaking the cycle of diseases: hemp helps to break the cycle of diseases when used in #CropRotation. In addition, weeds are not able to grow due to the fast growth and shading capacity of hemp plants.
- #SoilErosion prevention: dense leaves of hemp become a natural soil cover, reducing water loss and protecting against soil erosion. Hemp covers the ground just three weeks after germination.
- #Biodiversity: flowering cycle usually occurs between July and September, coinciding with a lack of pollen production from other crops. Hemp produces large amounts of pollen. It also provides shelter for birds and hemp seeds are a food for animals.
- Low or no use of #pesticides: hemp is susceptible to few pests because of the lack of natural predators, which means that the use of #insecticides, #herbicides, and #fungicides can be avoided in most cases."
"Uses of hemp1. Textile industry (#HempFibre)
Hemp fibre is very similar to linen and the interest of the textile industry in using hemp fibre is growing. The European Commission, in its circular economy action plan, considers the textile sector as one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy and it has encouraged stakeholders to seek new materials and new economic models. To this end, the EU has adopted a strategy for sustainable and circular textiles aiming to create a more sustainable, innovative, circular economic model.
Hemp fibre and textile material
Hemp fibre is a sustainable raw material for the textile industry.2. Food and feed (#HempSeeds)
Hemp seeds contain high levels of protein and considerable amounts of fibres, vitamins, Omega-3, and minerals. As a result, de-hulled hemp seeds serve as a food for human consumption, while whole hemp seeds are used as feed for animals.
3. #Construction (#HempFibre)
There are three main hemp-based products used in construction: #lime hemp concrete (#hempcrete), #HempWool, and fibre-board insulation. The construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of GHG emissions, and 75% of that energy goes to waste. This has led to a search for construction practices and materials that are carbon neutral or carbon sequesters. Hempcrete is a carbon sequester as the amount of carbon stored in the material is higher than the emissions generated during its production, and it continues to store carbon during the building’s life. Improving energy efficiency in the building sector will play a key role in achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050, a goal set out in the European Green Deal. Hemp can play a significant role in reaching this objective.
Hempcrete, hemp wool and fibre-board insulation are used in the construction sector due to their energy efficient properties.
4. #Paper production (hemp fibre)
There are multiple advantages to using hemp fibre to make paper: hemp stalks only take up to five months to mature, #HempPaper does not necessarily require toxic bleaching chemicals and hemp paper can be recycled seven to eight times.
Hemp fibre paper is a more sustainable alternative to paper made from wood pulp.
5. Other uses
Hemp-derived products are used in different industries and for different purposes. Negative environmental effects of plastic have pushed manufacturers to seek alternatives. Hemp is a good option given its light weight and durability. As a substitute for plastic, hemp-derived products are used in different sectors such as car manufacturing, railway, aviation and aerospace.
Other uses of hemp include #cosmetics (oils, lotions, shampoos, etc.) and energy production (#biofuels). There is also interest in the production and marketing of hemp extracts, notably cannabidiol (#CBD), due to its possible uses in cosmetics, health products and food. These possible uses are, however, subject to the relevant EU requirements. In November 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union determined that the marketing of legally produced CBD is permitted under EU law."
Read more:
https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/crop-productions-and-plant-based-products/hemp_en#SolarPunkSunday #HempFiber #HempUses #EUGreenNewDeal #EuropeanGreenDeal #Birdseed #HempFiberBoard #Cannabis
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#Hemp cultivation contributes to the European Green Deal objectives
Excerpts:
"Hemp has a number of #Environmental benefits.
- #CarbonStorage: one hectare of hemp sequesters 9 to 15 tonnes of CO2, similar to the amount sequestered by a young forest, but it only takes five months to grow.
- Breaking the cycle of diseases: hemp helps to break the cycle of diseases when used in #CropRotation. In addition, weeds are not able to grow due to the fast growth and shading capacity of hemp plants.
- #SoilErosion prevention: dense leaves of hemp become a natural soil cover, reducing water loss and protecting against soil erosion. Hemp covers the ground just three weeks after germination.
- #Biodiversity: flowering cycle usually occurs between July and September, coinciding with a lack of pollen production from other crops. Hemp produces large amounts of pollen. It also provides shelter for birds and hemp seeds are a food for animals.
- Low or no use of #pesticides: hemp is susceptible to few pests because of the lack of natural predators, which means that the use of #insecticides, #herbicides, and #fungicides can be avoided in most cases."
"Uses of hemp1. Textile industry (#HempFibre)
Hemp fibre is very similar to linen and the interest of the textile industry in using hemp fibre is growing. The European Commission, in its circular economy action plan, considers the textile sector as one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy and it has encouraged stakeholders to seek new materials and new economic models. To this end, the EU has adopted a strategy for sustainable and circular textiles aiming to create a more sustainable, innovative, circular economic model.
Hemp fibre and textile material
Hemp fibre is a sustainable raw material for the textile industry.2. Food and feed (#HempSeeds)
Hemp seeds contain high levels of protein and considerable amounts of fibres, vitamins, Omega-3, and minerals. As a result, de-hulled hemp seeds serve as a food for human consumption, while whole hemp seeds are used as feed for animals.
3. #Construction (#HempFibre)
There are three main hemp-based products used in construction: #lime hemp concrete (#hempcrete), #HempWool, and fibre-board insulation. The construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of GHG emissions, and 75% of that energy goes to waste. This has led to a search for construction practices and materials that are carbon neutral or carbon sequesters. Hempcrete is a carbon sequester as the amount of carbon stored in the material is higher than the emissions generated during its production, and it continues to store carbon during the building’s life. Improving energy efficiency in the building sector will play a key role in achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050, a goal set out in the European Green Deal. Hemp can play a significant role in reaching this objective.
Hempcrete, hemp wool and fibre-board insulation are used in the construction sector due to their energy efficient properties.
4. #Paper production (hemp fibre)
There are multiple advantages to using hemp fibre to make paper: hemp stalks only take up to five months to mature, #HempPaper does not necessarily require toxic bleaching chemicals and hemp paper can be recycled seven to eight times.
Hemp fibre paper is a more sustainable alternative to paper made from wood pulp.
5. Other uses
Hemp-derived products are used in different industries and for different purposes. Negative environmental effects of plastic have pushed manufacturers to seek alternatives. Hemp is a good option given its light weight and durability. As a substitute for plastic, hemp-derived products are used in different sectors such as car manufacturing, railway, aviation and aerospace.
Other uses of hemp include #cosmetics (oils, lotions, shampoos, etc.) and energy production (#biofuels). There is also interest in the production and marketing of hemp extracts, notably cannabidiol (#CBD), due to its possible uses in cosmetics, health products and food. These possible uses are, however, subject to the relevant EU requirements. In November 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union determined that the marketing of legally produced CBD is permitted under EU law."
Read more:
https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/crop-productions-and-plant-based-products/hemp_en#SolarPunkSunday #HempFiber #HempUses #EUGreenNewDeal #EuropeanGreenDeal #Birdseed #HempFiberBoard #Cannabis
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#Hemp cultivation contributes to the European Green Deal objectives
Excerpts:
"Hemp has a number of #Environmental benefits.
- #CarbonStorage: one hectare of hemp sequesters 9 to 15 tonnes of CO2, similar to the amount sequestered by a young forest, but it only takes five months to grow.
- Breaking the cycle of diseases: hemp helps to break the cycle of diseases when used in #CropRotation. In addition, weeds are not able to grow due to the fast growth and shading capacity of hemp plants.
- #SoilErosion prevention: dense leaves of hemp become a natural soil cover, reducing water loss and protecting against soil erosion. Hemp covers the ground just three weeks after germination.
- #Biodiversity: flowering cycle usually occurs between July and September, coinciding with a lack of pollen production from other crops. Hemp produces large amounts of pollen. It also provides shelter for birds and hemp seeds are a food for animals.
- Low or no use of #pesticides: hemp is susceptible to few pests because of the lack of natural predators, which means that the use of #insecticides, #herbicides, and #fungicides can be avoided in most cases."
"Uses of hemp1. Textile industry (#HempFibre)
Hemp fibre is very similar to linen and the interest of the textile industry in using hemp fibre is growing. The European Commission, in its circular economy action plan, considers the textile sector as one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy and it has encouraged stakeholders to seek new materials and new economic models. To this end, the EU has adopted a strategy for sustainable and circular textiles aiming to create a more sustainable, innovative, circular economic model.
Hemp fibre and textile material
Hemp fibre is a sustainable raw material for the textile industry.2. Food and feed (#HempSeeds)
Hemp seeds contain high levels of protein and considerable amounts of fibres, vitamins, Omega-3, and minerals. As a result, de-hulled hemp seeds serve as a food for human consumption, while whole hemp seeds are used as feed for animals.
3. #Construction (#HempFibre)
There are three main hemp-based products used in construction: #lime hemp concrete (#hempcrete), #HempWool, and fibre-board insulation. The construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of GHG emissions, and 75% of that energy goes to waste. This has led to a search for construction practices and materials that are carbon neutral or carbon sequesters. Hempcrete is a carbon sequester as the amount of carbon stored in the material is higher than the emissions generated during its production, and it continues to store carbon during the building’s life. Improving energy efficiency in the building sector will play a key role in achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050, a goal set out in the European Green Deal. Hemp can play a significant role in reaching this objective.
Hempcrete, hemp wool and fibre-board insulation are used in the construction sector due to their energy efficient properties.
4. #Paper production (hemp fibre)
There are multiple advantages to using hemp fibre to make paper: hemp stalks only take up to five months to mature, #HempPaper does not necessarily require toxic bleaching chemicals and hemp paper can be recycled seven to eight times.
Hemp fibre paper is a more sustainable alternative to paper made from wood pulp.
5. Other uses
Hemp-derived products are used in different industries and for different purposes. Negative environmental effects of plastic have pushed manufacturers to seek alternatives. Hemp is a good option given its light weight and durability. As a substitute for plastic, hemp-derived products are used in different sectors such as car manufacturing, railway, aviation and aerospace.
Other uses of hemp include #cosmetics (oils, lotions, shampoos, etc.) and energy production (#biofuels). There is also interest in the production and marketing of hemp extracts, notably cannabidiol (#CBD), due to its possible uses in cosmetics, health products and food. These possible uses are, however, subject to the relevant EU requirements. In November 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union determined that the marketing of legally produced CBD is permitted under EU law."
Read more:
https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/crop-productions-and-plant-based-products/hemp_en#SolarPunkSunday #HempFiber #HempUses #EUGreenNewDeal #EuropeanGreenDeal #Birdseed #HempFiberBoard #Cannabis
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#Hemp cultivation contributes to the European Green Deal objectives
Excerpts:
"Hemp has a number of #Environmental benefits.
- #CarbonStorage: one hectare of hemp sequesters 9 to 15 tonnes of CO2, similar to the amount sequestered by a young forest, but it only takes five months to grow.
- Breaking the cycle of diseases: hemp helps to break the cycle of diseases when used in #CropRotation. In addition, weeds are not able to grow due to the fast growth and shading capacity of hemp plants.
- #SoilErosion prevention: dense leaves of hemp become a natural soil cover, reducing water loss and protecting against soil erosion. Hemp covers the ground just three weeks after germination.
- #Biodiversity: flowering cycle usually occurs between July and September, coinciding with a lack of pollen production from other crops. Hemp produces large amounts of pollen. It also provides shelter for birds and hemp seeds are a food for animals.
- Low or no use of #pesticides: hemp is susceptible to few pests because of the lack of natural predators, which means that the use of #insecticides, #herbicides, and #fungicides can be avoided in most cases."
"Uses of hemp1. Textile industry (#HempFibre)
Hemp fibre is very similar to linen and the interest of the textile industry in using hemp fibre is growing. The European Commission, in its circular economy action plan, considers the textile sector as one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy and it has encouraged stakeholders to seek new materials and new economic models. To this end, the EU has adopted a strategy for sustainable and circular textiles aiming to create a more sustainable, innovative, circular economic model.
Hemp fibre and textile material
Hemp fibre is a sustainable raw material for the textile industry.2. Food and feed (#HempSeeds)
Hemp seeds contain high levels of protein and considerable amounts of fibres, vitamins, Omega-3, and minerals. As a result, de-hulled hemp seeds serve as a food for human consumption, while whole hemp seeds are used as feed for animals.
3. #Construction (#HempFibre)
There are three main hemp-based products used in construction: #lime hemp concrete (#hempcrete), #HempWool, and fibre-board insulation. The construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of GHG emissions, and 75% of that energy goes to waste. This has led to a search for construction practices and materials that are carbon neutral or carbon sequesters. Hempcrete is a carbon sequester as the amount of carbon stored in the material is higher than the emissions generated during its production, and it continues to store carbon during the building’s life. Improving energy efficiency in the building sector will play a key role in achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050, a goal set out in the European Green Deal. Hemp can play a significant role in reaching this objective.
Hempcrete, hemp wool and fibre-board insulation are used in the construction sector due to their energy efficient properties.
4. #Paper production (hemp fibre)
There are multiple advantages to using hemp fibre to make paper: hemp stalks only take up to five months to mature, #HempPaper does not necessarily require toxic bleaching chemicals and hemp paper can be recycled seven to eight times.
Hemp fibre paper is a more sustainable alternative to paper made from wood pulp.
5. Other uses
Hemp-derived products are used in different industries and for different purposes. Negative environmental effects of plastic have pushed manufacturers to seek alternatives. Hemp is a good option given its light weight and durability. As a substitute for plastic, hemp-derived products are used in different sectors such as car manufacturing, railway, aviation and aerospace.
Other uses of hemp include #cosmetics (oils, lotions, shampoos, etc.) and energy production (#biofuels). There is also interest in the production and marketing of hemp extracts, notably cannabidiol (#CBD), due to its possible uses in cosmetics, health products and food. These possible uses are, however, subject to the relevant EU requirements. In November 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union determined that the marketing of legally produced CBD is permitted under EU law."
Read more:
https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/crop-productions-and-plant-based-products/hemp_en#SolarPunkSunday #HempFiber #HempUses #EUGreenNewDeal #EuropeanGreenDeal #Birdseed #HempFiberBoard #Cannabis
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#Hemp cultivation contributes to the European Green Deal objectives
Excerpts:
"Hemp has a number of #Environmental benefits.
- #CarbonStorage: one hectare of hemp sequesters 9 to 15 tonnes of CO2, similar to the amount sequestered by a young forest, but it only takes five months to grow.
- Breaking the cycle of diseases: hemp helps to break the cycle of diseases when used in #CropRotation. In addition, weeds are not able to grow due to the fast growth and shading capacity of hemp plants.
- #SoilErosion prevention: dense leaves of hemp become a natural soil cover, reducing water loss and protecting against soil erosion. Hemp covers the ground just three weeks after germination.
- #Biodiversity: flowering cycle usually occurs between July and September, coinciding with a lack of pollen production from other crops. Hemp produces large amounts of pollen. It also provides shelter for birds and hemp seeds are a food for animals.
- Low or no use of #pesticides: hemp is susceptible to few pests because of the lack of natural predators, which means that the use of #insecticides, #herbicides, and #fungicides can be avoided in most cases."
"Uses of hemp1. Textile industry (#HempFibre)
Hemp fibre is very similar to linen and the interest of the textile industry in using hemp fibre is growing. The European Commission, in its circular economy action plan, considers the textile sector as one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy and it has encouraged stakeholders to seek new materials and new economic models. To this end, the EU has adopted a strategy for sustainable and circular textiles aiming to create a more sustainable, innovative, circular economic model.
Hemp fibre and textile material
Hemp fibre is a sustainable raw material for the textile industry.2. Food and feed (#HempSeeds)
Hemp seeds contain high levels of protein and considerable amounts of fibres, vitamins, Omega-3, and minerals. As a result, de-hulled hemp seeds serve as a food for human consumption, while whole hemp seeds are used as feed for animals.
3. #Construction (#HempFibre)
There are three main hemp-based products used in construction: #lime hemp concrete (#hempcrete), #HempWool, and fibre-board insulation. The construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of GHG emissions, and 75% of that energy goes to waste. This has led to a search for construction practices and materials that are carbon neutral or carbon sequesters. Hempcrete is a carbon sequester as the amount of carbon stored in the material is higher than the emissions generated during its production, and it continues to store carbon during the building’s life. Improving energy efficiency in the building sector will play a key role in achieving carbon-neutrality by 2050, a goal set out in the European Green Deal. Hemp can play a significant role in reaching this objective.
Hempcrete, hemp wool and fibre-board insulation are used in the construction sector due to their energy efficient properties.
4. #Paper production (hemp fibre)
There are multiple advantages to using hemp fibre to make paper: hemp stalks only take up to five months to mature, #HempPaper does not necessarily require toxic bleaching chemicals and hemp paper can be recycled seven to eight times.
Hemp fibre paper is a more sustainable alternative to paper made from wood pulp.
5. Other uses
Hemp-derived products are used in different industries and for different purposes. Negative environmental effects of plastic have pushed manufacturers to seek alternatives. Hemp is a good option given its light weight and durability. As a substitute for plastic, hemp-derived products are used in different sectors such as car manufacturing, railway, aviation and aerospace.
Other uses of hemp include #cosmetics (oils, lotions, shampoos, etc.) and energy production (#biofuels). There is also interest in the production and marketing of hemp extracts, notably cannabidiol (#CBD), due to its possible uses in cosmetics, health products and food. These possible uses are, however, subject to the relevant EU requirements. In November 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union determined that the marketing of legally produced CBD is permitted under EU law."
Read more:
https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/farming/crop-productions-and-plant-based-products/hemp_en#SolarPunkSunday #HempFiber #HempUses #EUGreenNewDeal #EuropeanGreenDeal #Birdseed #HempFiberBoard #Cannabis
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Les nuages un réservoir de #pesticides bien plus vaste qu’escompté, et, chaque jour,d’importantes quantités de substances actives ( #herbicides #insecticides #fongicides ) sont précipitées sur terre avec la pluie https://www.slobodenpecat.mk/fr/istrazhuvanje-desetici-toni-pesticidi-vkluchuvajkji-gi-i-zabranetite-prisutni-vo-oblacite-nad-francija/ Angelica Bianco,chercheuse au Labo de météorologie physique de l'Université de Clermont-Auvergne, a déclaré qu'elle s'attendait à trouver «seulement quelques kilogrammes» de pesticides dans les nuages au-dessus de la #France https://www.uca.fr/recherche/presentation/lactualite-scientifique/institut-des-sciences/les-nuages-sont-ils-un-reservoir-de-pesticides
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The Impact of a Ghostwritten Paper on the Fate of #Glyphosate - A downsized #EPA faces a deadline to review the #herbicide #safety without much of its in-house expertise. In Oct 2026 EPA must release decision on use of America’s most widely used herbicide. It will mark milestone in the 15-year registration review cycle for #pesticides (the umbrella legal term in the U.S. which includes #herbicides, #insecticides #fungicides #rodenticides) mandated under federal #law https://undark.org/2025/08/15/opinion-ghostwritten-paper-glyphosate/
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A 23-year-old student rallied half a million French against a controversial farming law.
A petition launched by a 23-year-old student to repeal a new French law on farming has garnered more than 549,000 signatures, surpassing the threshold to be debated in parliament — a first in France's recent history.
The petition could be debated in the French parliament in the autumn.
#Farmers #Petition #Parliament #Politics #Insecticides #Pesticides #Agriculture #Food #France
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'A symbiotic gut bacterium (Bacillus cereus) enhances insect susceptibility to insecticides by reducing antioxidant and detoxification enzyme' - an Entomologia Generalis article on #ScienceOpen:
🔎 https://www.scienceopen.com/document?vid=1f4a37c2-c264-4789-ae97-3a5049796276
#Entomology #SymbioticBacteria #InsectMicrobiome #Insecticides
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The accelerating disappearance of life is a subject that receives very little media coverage, and it's a real tragedy.
#biodiversity #life #birds #pesticides #insecticides #pollution
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Tu sais quand on regarde les livres d'histoire et qu'on se dit "ah si seulement on avait arrêté ça au bon moment "?
Aujourd'hui est un de ces moment
Les macronistes main dans la main avec le capitalisme agricole en roue libre s'apprête à assassiner un peu plus notre écosystème, empoisonner nos enfants
Loi «Duplomb»: le test écologique de la Macronie
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https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/politique/260525/loi-duplomb-le-test-ecologique-de-la-macronie#Politique
#Pesticides
#Insecticides
#Agriculture
#Capitalisme
#Ecologie
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#Household #expenditure on control of #urban #mosquitoes #Aedes albopictus and #Culex pipiens in #Emilia-Romagna, Northern #Italy https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0012552
Control activities that lower the #mosquito #density in both private and public areas could reduce the use of household #insecticides in urban environments and the related costs, and the risk of spread of imported #arboviruses as well.
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Néonicotinoïdes: la justice européenne fait plier l’exécutif
Le ministre de l’#agriculture #MarcFesneau a annoncé ce lundi la fin de la dérogation pour les #néonicotinoïdes dans la culture de betteraves. La décision de la #justice européenne sur l’usage de ces #insecticides tueurs d’abeilles tombée le 19 janvier aura donc porté ses fruits.
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"One flea treatment of a medium-sized dog contains enough pesticide to kill 60 million bees."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/23/flea-treatments-cats-dogs-environmental-hazard
#Insecticides #FleaTreatment #FleaTreatments #PetOwnersAdvice #Environment #VeterinaryDrugs #CatsOfMastodon #MastoDogs #Fipronil #Imidacloprid #BirdConservation #Permethrin #EnvironmentalContamination #PetsOfMastodon
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Pour la 3e année consécutive, le ministre de l’ #Agriculture s’apprête à réautoriser les #insecticides « tueurs d’ #abeilles » #néonicotinoïdes pour le traitement des semences de #betterave.
Le risque de jaunisse de la betterave est pourtant, selon les écrits du ministère de l’Agriculture, extrêmement limité.
Dans le même temps, la #biodiversité s'effondre. Mais c'est sans doute moins grave que de grignoter un peu sur les marges de #Bayer.
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Exposure to widely used #insecticides decreases #sperm concentration, study finds
Study’s author says ‘we need to reduce exposure in order to ensure men who want to #conceive are able to without interference’
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/24/insecticides-decrease-sperm-concentration-study-finds
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Générations futures
Acétamipride, biocides et colliers antipuces : la ministre de l’Agriculture prise en flagrant délit de désinformation !
https://mcinformactions.net/acetamipride-biocides-et-colliers-antipuces-la-ministre-de-l-agriculture-prise
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Stumbled onto a comment on reddit that serves as a good reminder that pyrethroid mosquito sprays (Mosquito Shield, Mosquito Joe, Mosquito Squad, etc.) are highly toxic to fish. Labels always say "never spray near water" but applicators often ignore. #fish #mosquitoes #pyrethroids #virginia #pesticides #insecticides #ponds #koi
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Mediapart
À l’Assemblée, la réintroduction des néonicotinoïdes revient par la petite porte
https://mcinformactions.net/a-l-assemblee-la-reintroduction-des-neonicotinoides-revient-par-la-petite-porte
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Cyber@cteurs
Cyberaction : Non au retour des néonicotinoides
https://mcinformactions.net/cyberaction-non-au-retour-des-neonicotinoides
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Mediapart
À l’Assemblée, la réintroduction des néonicotinoïdes ne passe pas l’étape de la commission
https://mcinformactions.net/a-l-assemblee-la-reintroduction-des-neonicotinoides-ne-passe-pas-l-etape-de-la
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À l’Assemblée, la réintroduction des néonicotinoïdes ne passe pas l’étape de la commission | Mediapart
> La proposition de loi « Duplomb », qui ouvre la voie à la réautorisation des insecticides tueurs d’abeilles et remet en cause l’indépendance de l’Anses, a été vidée de sa substance les 6 et 7 mai par la commission développement durable …
https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/politique/070525/l-assemblee-la-reintroduction-des-neonicotinoides-ne-passe-pas-l-etape-de-la-commission#Alimentation #Santé #Agriculture #Agriculture_intensive #Néonicotinoïdes #Insecticides #FdC #RevueDePresse
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Des #insecticides et #herbicides interdits dans l' #UE parfois depuis plus de 20 ans, sont encore "régulièrement source d'intoxications" en #France où ils ont pu être stockés ou importés de pays qui les autorisent toujours. https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/guadeloupe/interdits-en-ue-des-insecticides-et-herbicides-encore-a-l-origine-d-intoxications-en-france-et-dans-les-outre-mer-selon-une-agence-sanitaire-1583894.html
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🐞 Nebraska residents call for tighter insecticide regulations after contamination event
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New publication: Networks in Aquatic Communities Collapse Upon Neonicotinoid-Induced Stress. #biodiversity #biodiversitydecline #anthropogenicstressors #insecticides
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Legacy DDT and its metabolites in Brook Trout from lakes within forested watersheds treated with aerial applications of insecticides https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0320665
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Even sublethal insecticide dose may disrupt pollinator mating process https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162730.htm
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Reporterre
8 Français sur 10 s’opposent au retour des néonicotinoïdes, selon un sondage
https://mcinformactions.net/8-francais-sur-10-s-opposent-au-retour-des-neonicotinoides-selon-un-sondage
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Cyber@cteurs
Cyberaction : HALTE AUX POISONS D’AVRIL
cette proposition de loi représenterait, si elle était adoptée, le pire recul écologique de ces 30 dernières années !
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"My takeaway from this story is that all of us need to rethink using chemical pesticides at our homes and businesses. Even so-called organic pesticides like Bacillus thuringiensis, or BT, are highly toxic to monarchs and other butterflies.”—Pam Marino / @pammarino, #MontereyCountyNow https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/monarchs-face-an-uphill-battle-for-their-survival-it-s-up-to-us-to-help/article_cf7fe0b8-e8d8-11ef-b7c8-9f30411eb64b.html#tncms-source=mosaic
#butterflies #MonarchButterflies #XercesSociety #MontereyCounty #MonarchSanctuary #PacificGrove #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #EPA #CaliforniaDepartmentOfFishAndWildlife #CDFW #USGeologicalService #insecticides #fungicides #herbicides #PyrethroidInsecticides
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Making gardens for birds and biodiversity,
reducing threats and improving habitat.1. Secure pets
2. Avoid using insecticides and outside lights
3. Stop poisoning raptors
4. Prevent window strikes
5. Create an inclusive garden
6. Encourage insects
7. Water the birds too>>
https://theconversation.com/from-securing-pets-to-building-insect-hotels-here-are-7-ways-to-attract-birds-to-your-garden-247561
#gardens #backyards #Biodiversity #ecosystem #wildlife #birds #insects #pets #cats #dogs #lawns #insecticides #poison #ExtremeHeat #water #ExtinctionCrisis #fauna #flora -
Bees are unable to move in a straight line due to some modern pesticides. Tech is rarely our saviour.
#farming #agriculture #biodiversity #ExtinctionRebellion #pesticides #insecticides #bees #pollinators #foodsystem #diet #nutrition #dietetics #FoodProduction #permaculture #veganic #VeganicFarming
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#Genomes from 25 #Drosophila melanogaster #MuseumSpecimens (some >200 years old) reveal that small populations occupying N Europe gave way to well-connected fly populations across the continent; also targets of recent selection , including genes that may have helped this species adapt to novel climates, #viruses, & #insecticides. @Pool_Lab @MarcusStensmyr &co #PLOSBiology https://plos.io/3tByu3b
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Sublethal #pesticide exposure (of #insecticides, #herbicides, #fungicides, etc.) affects larval behavior, long-term survivability & reproduction in #insects, especially with rising #temperatures. This can threaten long-term population survival: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ado0251 #biosafety
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#Insecticides contributed to loss of #butterflies across American MidWest
The shift to #neonicotinoid-treated seeds was linked to 8 percent drop in butterfly species diversityhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1048257 #science #ecology #biodiversity #conservation
