RESTRICTIONS ON THE pesticides some blame for harming bee populations moved a step closer today. In all, 15 European Member States supported a ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides. Eight countries voted against the ban and four abstained. Given that a qualified majority was not [...]
THE GOVERNMENT is at the centre of storm brewing between environmentalists and agri-chemical companies over the use of some pesticides. Neonicotinoids are commonly used in Europe to control pests on oilseed rape and other crops. Environmental campaigners and organic groups believe they are harming honeybee [...]
POLITICIANS FEAR the idea. Environmentalists love it. Consumers dont understand it. And businesses are beginning to trial it. David Burrows investigates the controversial concept of sustainable diets. Obesity and diet-related illness are on the increase. Fewer young people are being taught how to [...]
