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You came close to the truth when you said "Are there any surveys which suggest numbers of bees and wild bees have improved in Europe since the ban?" The Europe
by cjensen 11y ago
You came close to the truth when you said "Are there any surveys which suggest numbers of bees and wild bees have improved in Europe since the ban?"
The European Ban is a gigantic experiment. Either it will clearly demonstrate that Neonicotinoides are a problem, or that they are a scapegoat.
The Europeans have a history of banning things without scientific evidence like BGH and GMO. In this case it's a useful trait since their ban will provide definitive answers.
- jcbrand 11y agoLack of evidence is not evidence of lack. With something like GMO, it might take decades for the harmful effects to become clear. Just like it took decades before people became aware of the carcinogenic effect of cigarette smoking.