The Silent Spring Continues: Are Neonicotinoids Still Harming Pollinators?

New research confirms pollinators face chronic exposure to neonicotinoids. A 2024 study published in Science of the Total Environment found persistent pesticide residues in wildflower nectar and pollen near treated crops—posing serious risks to bees, butterflies, birds, and food security.

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New Study on Insect Pollinator Policy of US States 2000-2017

In the absence of any sweeping international agreements addressing insect pollinator conservation, this project’s goal was to find topics of consensus at the sub-national levels concerning insect pollinator conservation. This paper showcases areas of agreement useful for similar international, national, providence/state/territory, and municipal policies.

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