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UK allows emergency use of bee-toxic pesticides after EU tightens rules

UK allows emergency use of bee-toxic pesticides after EU tightens rules

Hannah Steiner January 26, 2023

This is the third time in a row that the UK has permitted such a move.

Honey bee life spans are 50% shorter today than they were 50 years ago

Honey bee life spans are 50% shorter today than they were 50 years ago

Debbie Banks November 14, 2022

In an effort to understand why, researchers have focused on environmental stressors, diseases, parasites, pesticide exposure and nutrition.

Conserving biodiversity as a priority

Conserving biodiversity as a priority

Liang Lan August 30, 2022

Honeybees are disappearing. Contributing factors include the pesticides of industrial agriculture and urban developments encroaching on habitats.

World Bee Day: Are we ignoring biodiversity risks in the same way we ignored the pandemic?

World Bee Day: Are we ignoring biodiversity risks in the same way we ignored the pandemic?

George Scott May 22, 2022

Without bees, we could not feed the human population; billions would starve

Is the Pesticide Residue on Fruits and Veggies a Health Concern?

Is the Pesticide Residue on Fruits and Veggies a Health Concern?

Liang Lan December 28, 2021

There might be potential health risks from consuming foods with more pesticide residue, including negative cardiovascular and reproductive health outcomes.

How Veganism Can Help Ease The World’s Land Use Crisis

How Veganism Can Help Ease The World’s Land Use Crisis

George Scott December 20, 2021

One year on from the first recorded case of COVID-19, ecologists are emphasising that deforestation increases our risk of pandemics…

Yes, Organic Food Has Pesticides—But That Shouldn’t Scare You Off Of Veggies

Yes, Organic Food Has Pesticides—But That Shouldn’t Scare You Off Of Veggies

Liang Lan December 11, 2021

True or false: Organic produce is always grown without pesticides… If you answered true…sorry, but you’ve got it twisted. Surprising,....

Climate change could severely affect bees, says study

Climate change could severely affect bees, says study

Liang Lan December 08, 2021

A study by Newcastle University has revealed that climate change has significantly increased the risk of bees catching deadly diseases....