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Pesticides worsen the biodiversity crisis – Expert Reaction

Pesticides worsen the biodiversity crisis – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 February 202514 February 2025

A major study concludes that pesticides are overwhelmingly harming hundreds of species they aren’t meant to affect. The systematic review analysed […]

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Blueprint to save nature by 2050 – Expert Reaction

Blueprint to save nature by 2050 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 July 2021

New global targets to protect nature and biodiversity are proposed in a UN framework, which stresses people and nature can’t be separated. […]

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Neonicotinoid replacement hinders bumblebee reproduction – Expert Reaction

Neonicotinoid replacement hinders bumblebee reproduction – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 August 201811 February 2019

A new family of pesticides, sulfoximines, which are expected to be a key replacement for neonicotinoids, may have sub-lethal effects […]

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European Commission votes to restrict neonicotinoids – Expert reaction

European Commission votes to restrict neonicotinoids – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 May 201813 February 2019

The European Commission has voted to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in EU member states. The decision is expected to come into force […]

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Neonicotinoid pesticides to be pulled from some NZ shelves – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 January 201811 April 2018

Australian hardware chain Bunnings has decided to stop selling neonicotinoid pesticides products in its Australian and New Zealand stores by […]

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Research raises question over pesticide residues and IVF success – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 October 201711 April 2018

In a study of 325 couples going through fertility treatment, women who ate fruits and veggies with higher pesticide residues […]

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Field tests show insecticide impact on bees – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 June 201703 August 2018

Two large-scale field experiments have shown mixed effects of certain insecticides on honey bees and wild bees. Neonicotinoids are insecticides […]

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UPDATED: New technology blurring line on GE crops – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 May 201603 May 2017

Genetically engineered crops are safe, but new regulations are needed as the definition of GE organisms becomes blurred, say US academies. […]

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Glyphosate weedkiller: what’s the risk? – Expert reaction

Glyphosate weedkiller: what’s the risk? – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 January 201613 August 2018

The use of glyphosate weedkiller on Auckland parks and footpaths is in the spotlight amidst claims local councils’ spraying programmes are […]

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Neo-nic pesticides need more examination – Morning Report

In the News  |  Published: 06 October 201506 October 2015

Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report examines the issue of neonicotinoid pesticides and their impact on New Zealand’s beehives. Lois Williams […]

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