Neat News 848 (added 2018-04-27)

Reduction of Insecticides in the EU to Protect Bees

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The EU has decided to outlaw the use of certain neonicotinoid insecticides for outdoor uses in order to protect bees. Although there are other threats to bees it is an important step towards saving the different species of bees. Bees and other insects are very important for biodiversity and also for our food production.

News seen at: BBC - Science & Environment