Dave Goulson

Nov 1, 2024 | sussexbylines.co.uk | Dave Goulson

Dave Goulson, University of SussexThe various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from harm.

Oct 28, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Dave Goulson

The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from harm. The EU regulatory system for pesticides is arguably the most rigorous in the world, yet it has repeatedly approved the use of pesticides that have subsequently been found to cause harm to humans or wildlife, leading to eventual bans.

Oct 28, 2024 | theconversation.com | Dave Goulson

The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from harm. The EU regulatory system for pesticides is arguably the most rigorous in the world, yet it has repeatedly approved the use of pesticides that have subsequently been found to cause harm to humans or wildlife, leading to eventual bans.

Sep 10, 2024 | gardensillustrated.com | Dave Goulson

One hundred years ago, England and Wales had more than seven million acres of flower-rich meadows, cut for hay in summer and occasionally grazed by livestock. They teemed with butterflies, bumblebees and other insects, providing food for skylarks, corncrakes, lapwings and much more besides. You may also likePeople have been seeing fewer insects: here's why we should be worriedFeeling climate anxiety?

Jul 10, 2024 | gardensillustrated.com | Dave Goulson

For the last few days, social media has been awash with panicked nature lovers asking this question. The Times newspaper published a piece about it this week. Many people are finding their gardens are silent; no buzz of bumblebees, and few or no butterflies or other insects of any type. I’ve seen it myself. My garden is devoted to wildlife, two acres of rural Sussex, pesticide-free and filled with wildflowers, but there is scarcely an insect in sight.