“The UK did not vote in favour of the ban – it argues that the science behind the proposal is inconclusive.” Continue reading EU votes to restrict pesticides allegedly linked to bee decline
Category: Pesticides
Greenpeace fails to rebut pesticide maker defense on bee decline
Given a chance to rebut, Greenpeace punts — essay. Continue reading Greenpeace fails to rebut pesticide maker defense on bee decline
20 Years Ago: 4-18-93 — Feds designate Rachel Carson home as national landmark
A monument to deadly junk science. Continue reading 20 Years Ago: 4-18-93 — Feds designate Rachel Carson home as national landmark
Michael Mann now a DDT expert; Defends indefensible Rachel Carson — Rachel lied, millions died (and are still dying)
Rachel Carson exhibit opens at Michigan college
Alma College is celebrating Carson’s junk science-fueled anti-DDT genocide — ironically in the school’s Dow Science Building. Continue reading Rachel Carson exhibit opens at Michigan college
Industry defends insecticides alleged to threaten bees; Neonicotinoids add €4.5bn annually—similar to the value added by the agriculture of Austria, Finland
In addition to these benefits, the danger to bees is junk science-fueled. Continue reading Industry defends insecticides alleged to threaten bees; Neonicotinoids add €4.5bn annually—similar to the value added by the agriculture of Austria, Finland
New atrazine junk science: Herbicide ‘Though confirmed by many animal studies as harmful to endocrine systems, its specific effects are still unknown’
It’s confirmed as harmful but the effects are unknown? Continue reading New atrazine junk science: Herbicide ‘Though confirmed by many animal studies as harmful to endocrine systems, its specific effects are still unknown’
Vietnamese turn to Scientology for Agent Orange ailments
A 25-day sauna and vitamin regimen — for $350/person. The AP seems to think that only the cure is unproven. Continue reading Vietnamese turn to Scientology for Agent Orange ailments
Suit filed against EPA over killing bees
“This first-ever suit filed in San Francisco says the EPA is allowing the “ongoing use of pesticide products,” known as neonicotinoids in violation of federal law.” Continue reading Suit filed against EPA over killing bees
The Guardian: Bee-harming pesticides escape proposed European ban
“Commission proposal to suspend use of neonicotinoids fails to gain majority, but could still be enforced by appeals committee.” Continue reading The Guardian: Bee-harming pesticides escape proposed European ban
Maryland wind farm projected to kill more bald eagles than DDT
Maybe EPA will ban the wind farm? Where’s Bill Ruckelshaus? Continue reading Maryland wind farm projected to kill more bald eagles than DDT
Tren: Environmentalists Try to Squash a Bug Killer
Richard Tren (Africa Fighting Malaria) explains in the WSJ the junk science attack on neonicotinoid pesticides by the EU. Continue reading Tren: Environmentalists Try to Squash a Bug Killer