Thursday, August 1, 2013

"Neonics" May Not be the Only Pesticides Killing Bees

MotherJones
A pair of widely-used fungicides are showing up prominently in bee pollen—and appear to be making bees significantly more likely to succumb to a fungal pathogen. Details here.

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An Unusual Sight Over Canada’s Arctic: Wildfire Smoke

By  Vjosa Isai New York Times Elizabeth Mikkungwak thought the nearby garbage dump must be on fire. Acrid smoke clouded the skies over Baker...