France’s Constitutional Council has rejected a pesticide bill that sought to reintroduce acetamiprid, a neonicotinoid pesticide banned since 2018 due to its harmful effects. The council deemed the bill’s provision for acetamiprid’s return a violation of France’s Environmental Charter, citing risks to pollinators, ecosystems, and human health. While the controversial clause was struck down, other parts of the Duplomb law, such as measures simplifying paperwork for large livestock operations and the construction of water storage facilities, were approved with some reservations. This ruling represents a victory for environmental groups and a setback for farming interests advocating for looser pesticide regulations.
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As an EMT, there are certain calls that stick with you forever, and one such call that I will never forget is the one involving a rural household near the New Mexico state line that was decimated by a swarm of bees. Every living creature on that ranch, aside from the humans, was dead due to the merciless attack of these bees. It’s a scene that is straight out of a horror movie, and the sheer devastation that bees can cause is truly terrifying.
Swarming bees are a force to be reckoned with, as highlighted by the multiple accounts of people being attacked by these aggressive insects.… Continue reading
I can’t imagine the horror and shock of discovering that the ‘monster in the closet’ was actually 50,000 bees dwelling in the wall. The thought of bees oozing honey down the walls, appearing like blood, sounds like a scene straight out of a horror movie. The sheer number of bees and the damage they caused to the electrical wires, totaling $20,000, is truly alarming. The fact that the homeowner’s insurance would not cover the damages adds an additional layer of frustration to an already terrifying situation. It’s a stark reminder of how unexpected and bizarre incidents can occur within the confines of our own homes.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker