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flag UK rivers show rising neonicotinoid levels, despite promises to ban these bee-harming pesticides.

flag Neonicotinoid pesticides, which are banned in Europe due to their toxicity to bees, have been detected in 85% of English rivers, up from 79% in 2020-2022. flag The Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link's analysis shows high detection rates in areas with sugar beet farming. flag Despite promising to ban these pesticides during the election, the UK government is considering allowing their use on sugar beet crops. flag Environmental groups are calling for stricter bans and increased monitoring of chemicals in rivers.

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