Search results for: “neonicotinoid”
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DC gardeners and beekeepers tell Ace and True Value: stop selling bee-killing pesticides
Media advisory for November 4, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Local gardeners, beekeepers, environmentalists and food safety advocates will swarm Ace and True Value stores on Wednesday, November 4 to deli…
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USDA says U.S. beekeepers lost 44 percent of colonies last year
Bee losses heighten urgency for immediate action on pesticides WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Bee Informed Partnership, in collaboration with the Apiary Inspectors of America and the United States De…
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Tripple Brook Farm Neonic Policy
It is policy at Tripple Brook Farm to not sell plants containing pesticides that harm bees and other pollinators — this includes pesticide products containing systemic neonicotinoid pesticides.
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Fast Track attack: Chemical safety and food labels under fire in TPP and TTIP
Fast Track trade promotion legislation is expected to be introduced in Congress the second week of April. Global corporations are calling in all their chits from massive campaign contributions to bo…
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Sinister partners: transatlantic trade agreement & toxic chemicals
Chemicals are the sinister and little-recognized partners of radiation in changing the very nature of the world–the very nature of life. – Rachel Carson. On July 8, in Washington, D.C., trade ne…
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Thousands Demand Conagra Eliminate Bee-Killing Pesticides from Popcorn
The petition specifically demands that Conagra ensure there is no use of seeds coated with neonicotinoids in its popcorn supply chain.
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Pesticides of Concern
Pesticides are a key driver of the insect apocalypse A growing body of science reveals that pesticides harm pollinators, people and the planet. The good news is, we have the solution. Research shows t…
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Kroger Joins Trend of Grocers Competing to Protect Bees and Biodiversity from Toxic Pesticides
In a win for biodiversity, the climate, and our health, Kroger is the latest major U.S. grocer to announce commitments aimed at reducing the use of toxic pesticides in its fresh fruit and vegetable su…
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New Policy: Major Grocery Retailer Whole Foods Market Addresses Toxic Pesticides to Protect Pollinators
Amid bee crisis, leading organic U.S. food retailer focuses pollinator policy on pesticides in supply chain.