The popular TV show, 60 Minutes has profiled the dying bees. The phenomena, called Colony Collapse Disorder, is still a mystery. Thousands of bees leave the hive never to return leaving behind a box full of honey. No dead bees are ever found. Much of the research has not materialized because of a lack of funding even though bees are vital for agriculture. "If there … [Read more...] about Nicotine-Based Pesticide May Explain Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
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EPA Cites, Fines Vector Tobacco for Pesticide Misuse and Safety Issues
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined Vector Tobacco Inc. $65,040 for allegedly misusing six pesticides and failing to comply with federal pesticide worker safety laws, the EPA announced today. Vector Tobacco, a subsidiary of Vector Tobacco Group of Durham, NC, allegedly misused six pesticides during their application at its agricultural research facility … [Read more...] about EPA Cites, Fines Vector Tobacco for Pesticide Misuse and Safety Issues
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