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EU wants drones to spray pesticides, but it could backfire

Aug 30, 2026, 10:11 AM CDT

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The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture.

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