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Neue Recherche mit @UE: Die EU exportiert Tausende Tonnen Insektizide auf Basis von #Neonicotinoids, die in der EU selbst verboten sind, weil sie als #Bienenkiller gelten. Der Basler Konzern @Syngenta ist in diesem Geschäft mit Abstand die Nummer 1.
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«Neonicotinoide sind für Bienen so giftig wie Nowitschok für Menschen», sagt @DaveGoulson. «Die Stoffe verbleiben jahrelang in Böden und Pflanzen und vergiften alles, was sich von diesen ernährt oder Nektar von ihren Blüten sammelt. Ausserdem gelangen sie in Gewässer.»
Die EU verbot 2018 drei Neonicotinoide aufgrund «inakzeptabler» Risiken für Bienen, erlaubt ihren Agrochemiekonzernen aber weiterhin, sie herzustellen und in Länder mit schwächeren Vorschriften zu exportieren.
#Beekillers
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#Beekillers
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1/ As the #AustraliaTradeDeal row rages, here are some facts and figures on UK vs Australian #pesticide standards which reveal the extent of the threat posed to British farming and human and environmental health
2/ Unlike the UK, Australia still allows food to contain residues of Chlorpyrifos which has been shown to negatively affect the cognitive development of foetuses and young children.
3/ Australian apples can contain up to 100 times the amount of Malathion than UK apples. Malathion is an insecticide with links to cancer. It is a suspected endocrine disruptor capable of interfering with hormone systems which can lead to birth defects and many other problems.
Wow! 100,000+ voices against #neonicotinoids! Thanks for demonstrating such strength of feeling against plans to allow a banned pesticide on crops this spring (1/4) 
This week we’ve written to the Prime Minister, urging him to listen to those voices. A ‘pesticides-first’ approach is not science-led policymaking (2/4)
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Although the cold snap means the pesticide isn’t needed this year, our fears remain for wildlife – the Government must overturn the derogation. We continue to challenge the decision, to champion non-chemical alternatives and call for investment to help farmers. (3/4)
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The lack of consultation on authorising #neonics is unacceptable🚫
As has been previously evidenced, it will be very hard to prevent these #pesticides making their way into plants & rivers, thereby damaging our #wildlife
The lack of consultation on authorising #neonics is unacceptable🚫
As has been previously evidenced, it will be very hard to prevent these #pesticides making their way into plants & rivers, thereby damaging our #wildlife
2/5
WE BELIEVE: Emergency authorisations like the introduction of #neonicotinoids in #farming are a short-term crutch that will stifle innovation and long-term thinking💔
It’s vital we think of #SUSTAINABLE & #ENVIRONMENTAL methods of protecting our crops against pests, instead
WE BELIEVE: Emergency authorisations like the introduction of #neonicotinoids in #farming are a short-term crutch that will stifle innovation and long-term thinking💔
It’s vital we think of #SUSTAINABLE & #ENVIRONMENTAL methods of protecting our crops against pests, instead
3/5
WE NEED GOVT. TO:
A) Look at a long-term strategy for a #sustainable future for sugar beet in the UK - addressing its role in rotations, health issues, farm incomes, jobs & the environment 🚜
@CarolineLucas @LukePollard
WE NEED GOVT. TO:
A) Look at a long-term strategy for a #sustainable future for sugar beet in the UK - addressing its role in rotations, health issues, farm incomes, jobs & the environment 🚜
@CarolineLucas @LukePollard
The UK has just authorized the use of #Thiamethoxam for use on sugar beet seeds. This is a #neonicotinoid insecticide, which is banned throughout the EU because of its environmental impact, especially on bees.
Several things are worth noting:
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Several things are worth noting:
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The UK Expert Committee on Pesticides concluded on 24th Nov 2020 that
(1) the application for authorization was using a systematic underestimation of typical sowing rates (and, hence, #neonicotionid emissions into the environment), and ...
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(1) the application for authorization was using a systematic underestimation of typical sowing rates (and, hence, #neonicotionid emissions into the environment), and ...
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(2) the application for authoriziation did not take into account the scientific knowledge at hand.
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*THREAD* This #RSPBScieConf19 session thread presents advances in @Natures_Voice's goal to champion land well-managed for nature #ornithology #conservationscience
@Natures_Voice Now @Tomfinch89 shows that combining high-yield farmland with natural habitat and low-yield farmland can reconcile conflict between food production and nature conservation @RSPBScience @_BTO @CamZoology @savebutterflies and @NaturalEngland.
*Paper here* conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.111…
*Paper here* conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.111…
@Natures_Voice @tomfinch89 @_BTO @CamZoology @savebutterflies @NaturalEngland In the first of a set of #agri-environment talks @pebellamy tests the effectiveness of targeted grants in delivering increases in #woodland birds @ForestryComm @NaturalEngland #RSPBScieConf19
Yes! Buzzin'
EU agrees total ban on bee-harming pesticides
theguardian.com/environment/20… #neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #pollinators
EU agrees total ban on bee-harming pesticides
theguardian.com/environment/20… #neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #pollinators
EU member states support near-total neonicotinoids ban
bbc.co.uk/news/science-e… #neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #pollinators #bees
A beacon of hope for bees
bbc.co.uk/news/science-e… #neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #pollinators #bees
A beacon of hope for bees
Exciting indeed!
We just need to see a change in our chemical sodden farming practices to accompany this news
#neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #pollinators #bees #permaculture #agroforestry #organic #agriculture #health
Time for change
We just need to see a change in our chemical sodden farming practices to accompany this news
#neonicotinoids #neonics #Pesticides #pollinators #bees #permaculture #agroforestry #organic #agriculture #health
Time for change
