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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: colony collapse disorder

colony collapse disorder stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - A German prosecutor is investigating allegations that chemical giant Bayer CropScience knowingly sold a pesticide that kills honeybees, the Raleigh News & Observer reports. The investigation follows complaints from German beekeepers and environmentalists that the company covered up incriminating data on chlothianidine. In the US, meanwhile, an environmental group sued... More »

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colony collapse disorder • honeybees • Environmental Protection Agency • Natural Resources Defense Council • Bayer • pesticide • chlothianidine

Fungus Could
Be Culprit in Death of Bees

First clue to the malady that's wiped out a quarter of US colonies

Apr 26, 07 2:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Finally, a lead in the mysterious honeybee crisis that's had scientists and keepers buzzing for months. A fungus called nosema ceranae is showing up frequently in colonies that have suffered heavy losses, giving scientists hope of controlling what they call "colony collapse disorder," the Los Angeles Times reports.... More »

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bees • colony collapse disorder • honeybee • fungus • nosema ceranae

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