Tag: pollinators
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Americans Unite to Sue EPA Demanding Protection of Bees
Last week, the beekeeping industry filed legal action against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) for approving a new bee-harming pesticide …
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Scientists Call for End to Cosmetic Insecticide Use After Bumblebee Genocide in Oregon
In response to these concerns, several local governments are taking action to prevent further bee deaths. One of the most startling of these efforts was …
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50,000 Bumblebees Dead After Neonicotinoid Pesticide Use in Oregon
An estimated 50,000 bumblebees, likely representing more than 300 colonies, were found dead or dying in a shopping mall parking lot in Wilsonville, OR. Authorities confirmed Friday that the massive bee die-off …
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House Adds Honey Bee and Pollinator Protections to Farm Bill
“This year has shown the highest honey bee losses since colony collapse began; it is a clear message that we need to do more to protect pollinators. The Hastings amendment is a much needed win for pollinators everywhere and …