Le Monde • May 21, 2026 11:00

Calantha, the first interfering RNA pesticide authorized in Europe, attacked before the Belgian courts

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Score: -0.37 • Leans Left

Un pesticide « génétique » pourra être employé pour tuer le doryphore de la pomme de terre en Belgique. Deux ONG contestent l’autorisation dérogatoire accordée, les effets de cette substance sur la santé et l’environnement n’ayant jamais été évalués dans l’Union européenne.

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