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The neonicotinoid ban – farming alternatives
Yesterday a European commission vote passed a ban on neonicotinoid pesticide use. One of the major arguments against implementing this ban was farmers’ worries about a loss in income. […]
Posted On: 30/04/13
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Save the bees!
Our Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is looking at the consequences of restricting the use of imadacloprid, the most widely used insecticide in the world. A series of publications appeared in […]
Posted On: 19/12/12
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Lessons from the Garden SleepOut
Amid the excitement and success of the National Garden SleepOut I was keen to use the event as an opportunity to educate my children regarding its purpose. In addition to […]
Posted On: 08/08/12
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Charity Spotlight: Bumblebee Conservation Trust
The second charity we’re supporting for this year’s National Garden SleepOut is the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. In the past 80 years, the number of bees has been plummeting and two […]
Posted On: 26/07/12