EU moves to loosen rules on pesticide use as experts sound the alarm

The European Union wants to relax rules for pesticides, saying it will be easier for farmers to adopt more environmentally friendly options. But health and environmental experts say the risks are far too great.

欧盟委员会提议把农药有效成分的审批改为无限期默认通过，称此举可简化程序、降低成本并帮助农民保持竞争力。科学家、医生与联合国人权专家则警告，这一改动会削弱对健康和环境的保护，并呼吁暂停审议、开展独立审查。