Tag: bees
New study finds undisclosed ingredients in Roundup lethal to bumblebees
"Will the Biden administration fix this problem, or will it allow the EPA to continue its past practice of ignoring the real-world harms of pesticides?"
Bumblebees face extinction from the climate crisis
"Our results show that we face a future with many less bumble bees and much less diversity, both in the outdoors and on our plates."
The bee is officially on the verge of extinction
With our own health and well-being directly linked to these insects, we have to make it a priority to ensure the bee population's survival.
National week of action: Consumers demand an end to foods grown...
Many store brand foods, like Kroger’s, are heavily contaminated with glyphosate, organophosphates, and neonicotinoids.
500,000 bees killed by Texas arsonist
"It's bad enough to think in today's world this would happen, but dumping them over and then setting fire to them is beyond comprehension."
EPA grants bee-killing pesticide ’emergency’ approval; a ‘routine abuse of emergency...
"The EPA is routinely misusing the 'emergency' process to get sulfoxaflor approved because it's too toxic to make it through normal pesticide reviews."
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 26
Bill Cosby sentenced to prison, UN condemns U.S. for lack of universal health care, Montana judge restores grizzly bears' protection, and more.
Glyphosate could be factor in bee decline, study warns
"We need better guidelines for glyphosate use, especially regarding bee exposure, because right now the guidelines assume bees are not harmed by the herbicide."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Infowars gets banned, U.S. Fish and Wildlife turns against saving the bees, and more.
US Fish and Wildlife Service lifts ban on neonicotinoids linked to...
"Industrial agriculture has no place on public lands dedicated to conservation of biological diversity and the protection of our most vulnerable species, including pollinators like bumble bees and monarch butterflies."
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What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to learn
Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.
JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.
Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, drawing alarm over aggressive...
Known for his strident foreign policy positions, Rubio has consistently backed increased U.S. intervention abroad.
Removing hydropower dams can restore ecosystems, build climate resilience, and restore tribal lands
Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.
The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations
Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.