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September 2, 2025

Dr May van Schalkwyk, a Research Fellow at the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention and the Global Health Policy Unit at the University of Edinburgh, shares insights into how the pesticide industry shapes policy and science and its impact on people’s health and the planet.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

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June 25, 2025

Dr Bruna Rubbo, a Research Fellow at the University of Bristol and collaborator with the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP), shares insights into why pesticide bans are effective.  It is based on recent research she led in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Bristol and CPSP.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

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June 3, 2025

As we mark World Environment Day, Sheila Patel, Communications and Development Officer, from the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, explores the hidden link between pesticide use, soil degradation, and climate change and speaks to experts who are working at the heart of these issues.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

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May 1, 2025

As this year’s Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) COPs convene this year, Mark Davis, CPSP’s Director for Agriculture and Regulatory Outreach, shares insights on the global effort and ongoing challenges to eliminate highly toxic pesticides.

*Warning: This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline.*

The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) works to reduce the number of pesticide suicides worldwide.

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