From the BBC:

“Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides are believed to harm bees and the European Commission says they should be restricted to crops not attractive to bees and other pollinators.”

For the full article, please go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520

Unfortunately, the EPA is not protecting bees, and is now being sued by environmental and beekeeping groups. 

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