pesticides
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How strawberry farmers got themselves (and the ozone layer) out of a jam
What happens when you ban a seemingly critical chemical?
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In California, families fear pesticide poisoning after EPA reverses ban
“I’m being poisoned and I can’t do anything about it.”
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Help! There’s pesticide on my houseplant
A reader discovers that her new palm has been treated with a neonicotinoid. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk comes to the rescue.
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This new science podcast is nerd bait (and we love it)
Host Wendy Zukerman debunks half-truths from industry and activists alike.
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How can I protect myself from a pesticide-spraying neighbor?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk shoots some suggestions your way.
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The crazy, complicated world of “organic” weed
Meet the man who does organic bud inspections.
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Why the EPA’s recent pesticide battle could be a big deal
The move could signal a change in the way the agency approaches conditional registrations.
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This map shows where wild bees are in decline
Spoiler alert: It happens to be where we need them most.
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Bees are addicted to pesticide-laden junk food, too
It turns out bees may prefer nectar when it's laced with common pesticides, says a new study.