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EPA Knowingly Allowed Pesticide That Kills Bees

Posted by Soulskill on from the how-could-that-bee dept.

hether writes "The mystery of the disappearing bees has been baffling scientists for years and now we get another big piece in the puzzle. From Fast Company: 'A number of theories have popped up as to why the North American honey bee population has declined — electromagnetic radiation, malnutrition, and climate change have all been pinpointed. Now a leaked EPA document reveals that the agency allowed the widespread use of a bee-toxic pesticide, despite warnings from EPA scientists.' Now environmentalists and bee keepers are calling for an immediate ban of the pesticide clothianidin, sold by Bayer Crop Science under the brand name Poncho."

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  1. Re:Some Questions by Cylix · · Score: 4, Funny

    I don't know about this "science" stuff, but I thought I would get straight to the root of the issue. To this end, I found a nearby hibernating honey bee and I asked the little fellow what his thoughts were on the matter. At first I couldn't quite make out what he was saying (bee sized and all) so I held him close to my face. Do you know what the little guy told me? Kill everyone, make the rivers flow with their blood and fill the skies with their screams.

    Surprisingly, this is exactly what the article said too.

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    "You should always go to other people's funerals; otherwise, they won't come to yours." -- Yogi Berra
  2. Re:Some Questions by jhoegl · · Score: 5, Funny

    Curses.... foiled again by people who read.

  3. Re:Where are those who dubbed wikileaks 'terrorist by GodfatherofSoul · · Score: 4, Funny

    You need to relax. It's quite simple if you understand Friedmannite economics. Cutting corporate taxes and deregulation will resolve all of our problems. The Free Market will come up with a cheaper, better solution to bee pollination.

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    I swear to God...I swear to God! That is NOT how you treat your human!
  4. Re:Where are those who dubbed wikileaks 'terrorist by MartinSchou · · Score: 4, Funny

    If a cure for CCD can't be found, in a few years the supply of hives will be lower than the demand for pollination services.

    And the market wins again.

    When demand outstrips supply the suppliers can up their prices. They'll make a lot more money.
    Now, since the food growers can't get enough bees to pollinate their crops, the supply of food will dwindle - more expensive food, meaning more money for the growers.
    This means that regular workers have to work more to buy the same amount and kinds of food. That means the supply of workers will outstrip demand and salaries can be cut. That's another win for the market and the companies in particular.

    It's Win/Win/Win for the market economy - what's not to like?