Burt Shavitz, Namesake And Co-Founder Of Burt's Bees, Dies
Shavitz was "a wild-bearded and free-spirited Maine man, a beekeeper, a wisecracker," the company writes. He was 80.
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Pollinator Politics: Environmentalists Criticize Obama Plan To Save Bees
The White House's strategy to reverse dramatic declines in bee numbers calls for the restoration of 7 million acres of bee-friendly habitat. Critics say the plan ignores a key culprit: pesticides.
Plan Bee: White House Unveils Strategy To Protect Pollinators
The national strategy addresses the alarming decline in honeybee populations. It calls for more bee habitat and more research into ways to protect bees from disease and pesticides.
Buzz Over Bee Health: New Pesticide Studies Rev Up Controversy
Two new studies published in the journal Nature point to a connection between a class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids and a decline in bee health. What's bad for bees is bad for crops, too.
Lowes To Stop Carrying Bee-killing Pesticides
Lowe's Home Improvement said it plans to phase out products that contain certain bee-harming chemicals.
Biologist Says Promoting Diversity Is Key To 'Keeping The Bees'
Laurence Packer says humans need to appreciate both domestic bees and the some 20,000 species of wild bees. His book Keeping The Bees explores all types, including some that feed on tears.
Are Agriculture's Most Popular Insecticides Killing Our Bees?
Neonicotinoids are pesticides widely used to coat the seeds of agricultural plants, especially corn. But some evidence suggests these chemicals may also be poisoning bees. A tell-tale clue: reports of massive bee die-offs that all took place during corn-planting season.