Study finds a link between neonic pesticides and honeybee deaths

Grist
By Nathanael JohnsonAug 21, 2015, 4:49 pm106 pts
A new study, published on Thursday, shows a correlation between honeybee colony deaths and neonicotinoid pesticide usage in the United Kingdom. Neonicotinoids generally come as a seed coating. When the seed sprouts, it takes in the pesticide, which then protects it against predators. But if that plant…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Brazil seeks to assert itself as an environmental and food power, but can't overcome its extractive industries 129

First draft of climate pact lands at COP30 in Brazil 129

How the shutdown broke America’s food chain — and what happens next 128

Ford Selling Used EVs on Amazon 127

Report reveals 25% surge in global water use over two decades 126

China: The reluctant climate leader 124

Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic 121

Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil 121

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.