Pesticides banned in EU still used on Kenyan coffee farms, DW reports
Pesticides banned in Europe are still widely used on Kenyan coffee farms, DW reports. Kenyan farmer Isaac Njuguna lost his sight after exposure at work, and researchers have found residues in some coffee imports.
Pesticides banned in the European Union are still widely used on Kenyan coffee farms, according to a DW report. The NGO Coffee Watch says coffee is one of the world's most pesticide-intensive crops. It says many of the chemicals used to grow it are linked to serious health risks. DW tells the story of Kenyan farmer Isaac Njuguna. He lost his sight after pesticide exposure…
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