The Silent Spring Revisited: Pesticide Abuse and its Devastating Consequences A recent report by Greenpeace has brought into stark relief the sheer scale of pesticide use in the UK, revealing that over 100 chemicals are used on everyday vegetables and soft fruits.
This includes seven banned in the EU due to their links to cancer, endocrine disruption, and harm to bees and fish.
The report highlights the alarming number of pesticides used on common crops such as carrots, peas, parsnips, potatoes, and strawberries.