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03/23/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Cheerios “Save the bees” campaign backfires after company gives out seeds that are invasive, banned in some states

Bees are facing life-threatening challenges such as habitat loss and the use of bee-killing pesticides and herbicides. Many bee species are declining at such a worrying rate that if we don’t act fast, we could lose one of the world’s most important pollinators. Honey Nut Cheerios manufacturer General Mills came up with an interesting idea […]

01/31/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Costco calls on its suppliers to avoid using bee-killing pesticides

Could a retail giant help give more traction to the movement against pesticides that harm bees? The popular big-box retailer, Costco, has called for their suppliers to limit their use of non-essential pesticides in their products that will be sold in Costco stores. Specifically, the retailer is discouraging the use of neonicotinoids, a controversial class […]

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