Tag: neonicotinoids
Neonicotinoids harm bees at far below the label recommended dose, study...
When the pesticide was applied at just 30 percent of the recommended dose, it still reduced the bees' reproduction by 90 percent.
Common insecticide threatens survival of wild, migrating birds
Neonicotinoids are harming more than bees.
US Fish and Wildlife Service lifts ban on neonicotinoids linked to...
"Industrial agriculture has no place on public lands dedicated to conservation of biological diversity and the protection of our most vulnerable species, including pollinators like bumble bees and monarch butterflies."
Scientific studies conclude neonicotinoids damage bee populations
What if honeybee health was greatly affected by commonly used pesticides, causing colonies to die en masse?
EPA considers spraying bee-killing pesticide despite scientific evidence showing massive harm
Why isn't the EPA considering restricting these products instead of expanding their use?
Honeybee colonies are on the rise
The number of U.S. honeybee colonies has risen 27% since last year.
EPA acknowledges proven dangers of bee-killing pesticides but refuses to restrict...
Neonicotinoids have already been banned by the European Union, it is time they were banned here.
Maryland Passes a Bill to Save Its Bees
Maryland is poised to become the first state to ban a popular pesticide for consumer use.
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Copout in Cairo: ‘they’ just don’t care
"Act now with environmental responsibility at the core of ones daily life; act now to force governments and businesses to respond, or look around in ten years and see ashes in your hands."
Inequality kills. But we can stop the killing.
So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.
Biden accused of selling out rail workers by urging Congress to prevent strike
"Biden is siding with corporate rail bosses over the rank-and-file workers who voted against this agreement," said one progressive commentator after the president urged lawmakers to take action to force through a deal without paid sick leave.
Why Raphael Warnock’s reelection could tip the balance for America’s economic future
“He’s there to work. He’s not there to make the backdoor deals. I wish we could have more senators like that.”
Leading ‘sustainable’ investment funds backing fossil fuels, research finds
“Lack of regulation makes for a Wild West of sustainable fund management”, Edward Lander from Ethical Consumer said.