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flag Red kites in England and Wales are being poisoned by banned rodenticides despite conservation efforts, as government inaction worsens the crisis.

flag Red kites in England and Wales are increasingly poisoned by second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), despite conservation gains after near extinction, new data shows. flag A government-backed voluntary scheme has failed to reduce poisonings, with 62.9% of tested birds between 2019 and 2023 having dangerous SGAR levels, including a 355% rise in the toxic Brodifacoum. flag Though the Health and Safety Executive recommended banning outdoor use, the government opted for industry self-regulation, citing the need for rodent control and lack of alternatives. flag Experts call the policy ineffective, warning of ongoing environmental harm.

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