Will banned bee-killing pesticides become the new norm?
The Wildlife Trusts’ lawyers contact the Secretary of State to question the legality of ignoring expert advice
The Wildlife Trusts’ lawyers contact the Secretary of State to question the legality of ignoring expert advice
'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has today been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for…
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Lucy Pegg, Public Affairs Officer at the Wildlife Trusts, writes on the damage risked to nature by the decision to give emergency authorisation for the use of Cruiser SB to treat sugar beet seed…
UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections
Joe Llanos, Policy & Information Officer, explores this issue of neonicotinoid pesticides and the Government's decision to once again authorise their use.
Public concern mounts over decision to allow emergency use of banned neonic
13 leading environmental organisations are today calling for the UK Government to show its commitment to reversing bee declines by fully enforcing the ban on neonicotinoid pesticides.
In January, the Government announced their decision to allow a banned neonicotinoid pesticide, thiamethoxam, to be used on sugar beet planted this year. Before thiamethoxam could be used however,…
Director and founder of Pesticide-Free Scotland, James Byrne, explains why and how you can take action against the use of pesticides in your local area.
40 years of campaigning sees end to the destructive use of precious peat in gardens