Introduction What is the role of agrochemicals in the climate crisis? This is a loaded question because of the complexities of climate change and food security. Many negative environmental impacts are associated with agrochemical use.[…]
Category: 3. Impacts of pollution
Impact pathways between rodenticides and non-target species
Introduction While the main goal of rodenticides is to eliminate rodent populations, they can also bring about unintended effects on non-target species. Rodenticides are targetted at 3 main rodent species: the black rat (Rattus rattus),[…]
Instances where using PPE leads to higher exposure
Despite being an essential tool in reducing farmworkers’ exposure to agrochemicals, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) might not always be effective. A study by Garrigou et al. (2011) on using PPE in French vineyards showed that[…]
Let’s talk about farmers’ health
Long-term exposure to harmful pesticides and fertilizers is a major concern amongst many food consumers. However, exposure to toxic substances is almost guaranteed for many farmworkers who handle these agrochemicals frequently. As a result, farmworkers[…]