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UK Govt support for EU nature laws welcomed by Friends of the Earth


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Today’s declaration by Environment Minster Rory Stewart that the UK Government doesn’t support a renegotiation of crucial EU nature laws, has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

High Court refuses permission to challenge UK Government’s bee-harming pesticide decision


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Friends of the Earth expressed disappointment and concern after the High Court today refused its application for a judicial review of the Government’s decision to allow banned bee-harming neonicotinoid pesticides to be used on oil-seed rape seeds in some parts …

Bees: National Pollinator Strategy needs strengthening says coalition


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The UK Government isn’t acting quickly enough on new evidence of the threats faced by bees and other pollinators in England, the Bee Coalition warned today, the first anniversary of the UK’s National Pollinator Strategy [NPS].

Manchester Bee Summit to encourage local councillors, businesses and housing providers to help our pollinators


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On Thursday 24th September, Manchester Museum will host the city’s first Bee Summit which will bring together local politicians, businesses, housing providers and land owners such as Manchester City Football Club and Network Rail to tackle the decline of bees …

Report that Bayer is to stop using thiacloprid in Provado and Baby Bio from 2016.


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Responding to reports that Bayer is to remove the controversial neonicotinoid pesticide, thiacloprid, from garden products, Sandra Bell, bees campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: “For months we’ve been calling for garden bug sprays containing thiacloprid to be taken off the shelves …

Scientists identify new risks to bees from pesticides - Friends of the Earth reaction


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A new study by European scientists, published today, confirms that neonicotinoid pesticides applied as foliar sprays pose a risk to bees of all kinds. The new report comes in the same week that Friends of the Earth announced it was …

Bees: Friends of the Earth mounts legal challenge over pesticide decision


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A Government decision to allow farmers to use ‘banned’ bee-harming pesticides in England, is being challenged at the High Court by Friends of the Earth. The environment charity notified the Government on Friday (21 August 2015) that it has applied to the …

New study shows banned pesticide harms honey bees


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A new bees and pesticides study by the Government’s Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) released today links losses of honey bee colonies with the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide, imidacloprid, one of the pesticides covered by a European ban …

Great British Bee Count results: Schools top of the class


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School grounds and gardens proved to be the most bee-friendly habitats for spotting bees during the Great British Bee Count 2015 – highlighting their importance for Britain’s under-threat pollinators – results published today reveal.

Friends of the Earth takes first legal steps on pesticides decision


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Friends of the Earth has taken the first formal legal steps over the Government’s decision to permit the use of bee-harming pesticides in England despite a Europe-wide ban.

Bees: Govt allows farmers to use 'banned' pesticide


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Responding to news today that the Government has agreed to allow farmers to plant oilseed rape seeds treated with currently banned neonicotinoid pesticides this autumn, Friends of the Earth bees campaigner Paul de Zylva said:  “It’s scandalous that the Government …

England wild beavers give birth to kits


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Responding to news that the Devon beavers have given birth, Friends of the Earth campaigner Alasdair Cameron said:  “This fantastic news is sure to put a smile on the faces of the tens of thousands of people who campaigned for …

NFU attempt to dodge pesticides ban: Bee Coalition reaction


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Bee Coalition press release:   The Bee Coalition has reacted with dismay to news that the National Farmers Union is attempting to sidestep an EU ban on neonicotinoids, pesticides known to be harmful to bees.

Call for action following warning over state of Europe's nature


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Commenting on the EU State of Nature report, published today (Wednesday 20 May), Friends of the Earth nature campaigner Sandra Bell said:  “Europe’s wildlife and natural environment are under huge pressure.

Bees: Govt urged to act on pesticides, as industry meets in London


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The UK Government must listen to the overwhelming scientific evidence on the threat neonicotinoid pesticides pose to bees, and support a permanent ban on their use, Friends of the Earth said today.

Campaign launched to defend threatened EU wildlife laws


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A campaign to protect European laws that are crucial for the protection of some of the most important wildlife sites and species in the UK has been launched today by a coalition of 100 organisations, including Friends of the Earth.

Join the Great British Bee Count


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Manchester Friends of the Earth are urging the Greater Manchester public to take part in the Great British Bee Count 2015, which takes place throughout May. (1)

New studies highlight pesticide threat to wild bees


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Reacting to two new studies, published today in the scientific journal Nature, which provide further evidence that neonicotinoid insecticides pose a substantial risk to wild bee species, Friends of the Earth nature campaigner Sandra Bell said:  “The scientific evidence that …

Ground-breaking new Welsh law will help safeguard people and environment


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A ground-breaking new law, passed today by the Welsh Assembly, which places a clear duty on public bodies to put the long-term well-being of people, nature and future generations at the heart of all their decision-making, has been welcomed by …

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Chemical giant Bayer loses libel action over pesticide harm claims


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German chemical giant Bayer has failed in its attempt to sue Friends of the Earth Germany over its claims that thiacloprid, a pesticide manufactured by Bayer, harms bees. Responding to yesterday’s ruling by a judge in Dusseldorf that the environmental …

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