Pesticide & herbicide exposure stories

Sep 15, 2026

Counterfeit pesticides from organized crime networks threaten Greece's farmland

In northern Greece, cash-strapped farmers are turning to cut-price illegal pesticides smuggled by organized crime networks, despite growing evidence of health and environmental risks. The counterfeit agricultural chemicals are being distributed across Europe's farmland.

Sep 15, 20261 source

Aug 1, 2026

Healthy young non-smokers with better diets show higher lung cancer rates, raising pesticide concerns

A study found that young non-smokers with healthier diets had higher rates of lung cancer, raising questions about whether pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce could play a role.

Aug 1, 20261 source