Author Archives: Tom Theobald

June Stoyer and I interviewed Australian commercial beekeeper Jeffrey Gibbs and that interview aired today. This is an important interview, the supporters of systemic pesticides have cited Australia as an example of a continent with no problems, but Mr. Gibbs … Continue reading →

In response to a letter from several senators, Jim Jones, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, said that although the agency is concerned about potential pesticides’ impacts on bees, it does not intend to … Continue reading →

Human health and global biodiversity lies in the hands of the pesticides industry (PDF). Introduction and Summary This document provides evidence that, unwittingly or otherwise, a long-term strategy has existed with the aim of putting the pesticides industry in charge … Continue reading →

Is the chemical industry deprived of another dodge? Here’s an informative article from ABC Science, but with one glaring error: Professor Ben Oldroyd of the University of Sydney welcomes the latest study on the genetic diversity of managed bees. “[Harpur … Continue reading →