Bee deaths: EU may ban neonicotinoid pesticides

[dipsydoodle]

EU states are to vote shortly on a proposal to restrict the use of pesticides linked to bee deaths in scientific studies.

There is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee populations.

Neonicotinoid chemicals in sprays are believed to harm bees and the European Commission says they should be restricted to crops not attractive to bees and other pollinators.

But many farmers and crop experts argue that there is insufficient data.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520


Historic vote to ban neonicotinoid pesticides blamed for huge decline in bees

A landmark step in the campaign to ban a nerve-agent pesticide blamed for causing mass die-offs in bees could be reached on Monday following one of the most intensive environmental lobbying battles of recent years.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/historic-vote-to-ban-neonicotinoid-pesticides-blamed-for-huge-decline-in-bees-8591807.html

[djean111]

1. Yes, there will not be sufficient data until a lot more bees die.

Business as usual.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

2. Not to worry.

Montsanto is developing a neo nicotinoid resistant bee. What could wrong with that?

[enough]

3. k&r (nt)

[dipsydoodle]

4. Voting done.

2 year ban to take effect 1st July latest.

See :

Fifteen countries voted in favour of a ban - not enough to form a qualified majority. According to EU rules the Commission will now impose a two-year restriction on neonicotinoids - and the UK cannot opt out.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520