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.
Continue reading The Silent Spring Continues: Are Neonicotinoids Still Harming Pollinators?
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.
Continue reading New Study on Insect Pollinator Policy of US States 2000-2017
Is ELAP About Getting Beekeepers To Go To The Trough? There have been a lot of developments since the last segment of The Neonicotinoid View. Evidently, being at the helm of EPA is not an easy job that is free from serious consequences and controversy. EPA’s Scott Pruitt has resigned. Secondly, has industry infiltrated bee health advocacy groups? Are US research labs missing the mark when it comes to neonicotinoids? Also, we’re going to talk about the increasing number of incidents in which drinking water is contaminated and lastly, we’re going to talk about the effects of conservation enhancements.
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