The European Commission has voted to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in EU member states. The decision is expected to come into force […]
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Neonicotinoid traces in honey – Expert Reaction
A global study of honey found 75 per cent of samples had traces of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been implicated […]
Continue readingWarming puts the squeeze on bumble bees – Expert reaction
A new comprehensive study, published in Science, tracks the impact of climate change on bumblebees, finding global warming is rapidly […]
Continue readingWild pollinators crucial – experts respond
A massive international study of 600 field trials from around the globe (including New Zealand) highlights the importance of wild […]
Continue readingPesticide harms bees at ‘safe’ levels – experts respond
Two new studies published in Science this week show that honey and bumble bees are negatively affected by a widely-used […]
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