South Africa to ban highly toxic pesticide Terbufos

Mongabay
Jul 2, 2025, 8:03 am316 pts
In a decision welcomed by advocacy groups and researchers, South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a ban on the import of Terbufos, a highly toxic pesticide linked to the deaths of six children in a South African township in October 2024. On June 12, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister of Presidency, said the ban will…

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