two cycles of agriculture are illustrated. one, "a vicious cycle" illustrates how pesticide use exacerbates climate change which then increases pest pressure. the other, "a vivacious cycle," illustrates how using less pesticides mitigates the effects of climate change and lowers greenhouse gas emissions which increases biodiversity, crop resilience, and healthy soil; all of which lower pest pressure.

Pesticides & Climate Change: From a Vicious to a Vivacious Cycle

This new white paper expands upon PAN’s history of research into the effects of pesticides on climate change.

In it you’ll find:

  • Background information on pesticides and climate change
  • Information from recent studies on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from pesticides
  • Recommendations on reducing agricultural GHG emissions

Excerpt:

All areas of agriculture have management options that will reduce anthropogenic (human made) GHG emissions, which contribute to climate change. This brief focuses on inputs related to agricultural crops, though livestock production in agriculture emits GHGs and is adversely affected by climate change.

screenshot of the first page of the whitepaper is presented

Read the full report here, and review PAN’s 2023 Pesticides & Climate Change Report here.

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