A complete ban on use of bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides has moved a step closer yesterday (Saturday 21 December), as the government sets out its plans to deliver a key election pledge.
Experts commented on the Government’s plans to completely ban neonicotinoids. Dr Philip Donkersley, Senior Researcher in Ecology and Evolution at Lancaster University, said: Is this evidence-based?
Bee-killing pesticides have been found in 85% of tested rivers in England, an analysis of Government figures has found. Green groups looked at Environment Agency data on neonicotinoid pesticides ...