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Relieved to report that this dangerous pesticide preemption rider will not be included in the Farm Bill. Pesticide preemption would have prevented states from restricting pesticide use in any way.
Dangerous pesticide preemption rider scrapped from 2018 Farm Bill
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By keeping this troubling component out of the final bill, committee members stood up to preserve state and local governments’ ability to protect the public from these toxic chemicals.Science
Experiments with the system suggest that neonicotinoids disrupt bumblebee social behavior. bit.ly/2JYJgWs
We have a long way to go in educating our neighbors about the value of backyard habitat.
Pensacola woman's butterflies may be breaking the rules of her neighborhood
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A Pensacola woman is helping monarch butterflies fulfill their lifecycleKrissa White started a butterfly garden in her front yard six years ago. It's a place where caterpillars and butterflies are nurtured throughout their growing cycle. It's also the source of a lot of debate in her neighborhood. K...Friends - Did any of you see this NY Times article last week about insect decline!? Please share widely to raise awareness about this important issue. And support PPAN and/or other organizations in your area who are working hard to reverse this troubling trend!
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www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/magazine/insect-apocalypse.html