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EU To Ban Neonicotinoid Insecticides

Posted by Unknown on from the bees-threatened-to-sting-them-to-death dept.

PuceBaboon writes "The BBC is reporting that the EU has voted to ban pesticides containing neonicotinoids for at least two years, in an effort to isolate the cause of CCD (colony collapse disorder; the alarming disappearance of bees over recent years). Despite intense lobbying by the chemical companies, a 3-million signature petition helped swing the vote in favor of the ban."

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  1. For better or worse by EzInKy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It did however force the southern US states to industrialize agriculture, which provided a steady revenue stream for northern manufacturers.

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  2. Re:True by Runaway1956 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You're leaving out about 70 years of history in which many companies and leaders emulated Ford's leadership.

    "Our most valuable asset is our people."

    The trend today is in the opposite direction, yes, and where is our economy headed? Down the drain, of course.

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