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Vermont House passes a bill to restrict a pesticide that is toxic to bees

Mar. 22, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill to severely restrict a type of pesticide that's toxic to bees and other pollinators. The bill will now go to the Senate. Representatives said Vermont was home to more than 300 native bee species and...

Federal officials consider adding 10 more species, including a big bumble bee, to endangered list

Jan. 24, 2024 14:56 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials announced Wednesday they will consider adding 10 new species to the Endangered Species Act, including a big bumble bee that serves as a key pollinator across the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said they had...