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Saturday, December 31st, 2022

‘Huge Win’: Court Finds EPA Approval of Bee-Killing Sulfoxaflor Unlawful

Author:     KENNY STANCIL
Source:     Common Dreams
Publication Date:     Dec 22, 2022
 Link: ‘Huge Win’: Court Finds EPA Approval of Bee-Killing Sulfoxaflor Unlawful
Stephan:   Here is some excellent news about the bees. Although it didn't get much attention in the media, in my view this is a very big deal. Ninety percent of the plant and nut dishes you and I eat are only available because of the bees. Spring is only a few months away so let me tell you now. When it comes time to plant or add something in your garden or landscaping, take a few minutes to find out what the bees in your area thrive on and plant those plants. And never, ever, use common toxins like Roundup on your property. Each of us who wish to support wellbeing must become active in fostering wellbeing at every level.
Earthjustice attorney Greg Loarie said on December 21, 2022 that “scientists have long said systemic insecticides like sulfoxaflor are behind the unprecedented colony collapse of the last few years.” Credit: CrashSunRay2013 / cc / flickr

“It’s long past time for the EPA to take meaningful action to protect our most imperiled wildlife and put protections in place for endangered species before approving use of toxic pesticides on millions of acres of crops,” said one advocate.

In a major victory for pollinators and other wildlife, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Wednesday ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s registration of the bee-killing insecticide sulfoxaflor is unlawful.

In response to a legal challenge brought by the Center for Food Safety and the Center for Biological Diversity, the court argued that the EPA’s 2019 decision authorizing the expanded use of sulfoxaflor across more than 200 million acres of pollinator-attractive crops violated the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The court gave the agency 180 days to collect public comment and issue a new decision on the insecticide, which is […]

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1 Comment

  1. Rev. Dean on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 10:53 pm

    I always plant plants that the bees love to eat from. I have been thinking about putting out some bee-hives for the honey bees, and for my to get some honey from. Nothing is as good as fresh raw honey. I know an older couple who have been breeding bees for honey for 40 years or more, and get a fair price for gallons of them.