French beekeepers and environmentalists are expressing strong opposition after parliament approved a bill allowing the use of two neonicotinoid pesticides, previously banned due to their harmful effects on bees. The decision has raised concerns about the impact on bee populations, which are already threatened by climate change and habitat loss.
The bill passed with significant support in the senate, despite previous public outcry and a petition against similar legislation that garnered over two million signatures. Critics argue that the new law lacks sufficient protections for both human health and the environment, prompting plans to challenge it in the constitutional council.
Watch for potential legal challenges to the new pesticide law, as environmental groups and beekeepers plan to appeal to the constitutional council. The outcome could set a precedent for future environmental legislation in France and influence public policy on pesticide use.