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The European Union has decided to ban bee-killing pesticides

The European Union has decided to ban bee-killing pesticides

27 April 2018

European Union member states have voted to ban the outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been linked to declines in pollinating insects
Restored alvar grassland

Restoring Estonian alvar grasslands to save unique species

24 July 2017

A huge project to return one of Europe’s most biodiverse habitats to its former glory is already seeing success. Julianna Photopoulos reports from the site

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