In ‘Huge Win for Pollinators, People, and the Planet,’ EU bans bee-killing pesticides
“Authorizing neonicotinoids during a quarter of a century was a mistake and led to an environmental disaster. Today’s vote is historic.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer (Note from Erin: This is AMAZING news. Let’s hope we make this decision here in the United States soon. Before it’s too late to undo the damage we’ve already done.) The European Union on Friday voted to ban agricultural pesticides that are harmful to bees and which scientists have warned could have a broader impact on the global food chain. (Photo: Dejan Hudoletnjak/Flickr/cc) RELATED STORY: The death of the bees explained: Parasites, poison, and...
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