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A Step Backwards for Bee Conservation: The Reauthorisation of a Harmful Pesticide.
The UK Government’s approval of the ’emergency’ use of Thiamethoxam, a harmful neonicotinoid pesticide, has raised serious concerns within the conservation community. This decision not only threatens bee populations and ecosystems but also underscores the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices. Environmental groups are advocating for nature-positive pest management solutions to safeguard the planet’s health.
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Plummeting decline: ‘may lead to the extinction of 40% of the world’s insect species over the next few decades.’
The report, published in the journal Biological Conservation, says ‘intensive agriculture is the main driver of the declines,’ particularly the use of ‘agro-chemical pollutants’ combined with urbanisation and climate change. The scientific review reports that over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction over the next few decades. Highlights: Over 40% of insect species are threatened…
