Author Archives: Tom Theobald

This is an excellent interview, an hour long but well worth the time. Percy Schmeiser gives some great insights into the arguments and the consequences of the conflict over the new technologies of genetically engineered crops and systemic pesticides. For … Continue reading →

There will be a Dan Rather special Tuesday night, April 2, on AXS television at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Called Buzzkill, it will take a look at the crisis going on with the bees. This should be a blockbuster.

Clothianidin has been a major issue ever since we discovered the flawed Cutler-Dupree Life Cycle Study in 2009. This led to the rejection of the study upon review and the infamous “Leaked Memo.” Abuse of the Conditional Registration category is … Continue reading →

I feel like the bugle is blowing and the cavalry is coming over the hill … finally. There was a congressional briefing by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) yesterday that included several speakers focusing on bees. The report from the … Continue reading →

Here is a reprinting of an article by Jay Feldman, Executive Director of Beyond Pesticides, sharing his observations on the recent EPA Pollinator Summit and commenting on the EPA’s handling of pesticides. EPA Hands the Reins to Industry on Honey … Continue reading →