U.S. beekeepers lost 40 percent of bees in 2014-15

[Tero]

the NPR story is not related to glyphosate, also made by Bayer but not part of this story

[Svartalf]

Bayer turns science denier:
Bayer, a prominent maker of neonicotinoids, has previously questioned scientific research suggesting the chemicals have harmful impacts on bees.

Glyphosate isn't a neonicotinoid.

Doesn't mean it's not harmful to bees.

[Feck]

Glyphosate isn't a neonicotinoid.

Doesn't mean it's not harmful to bees........
Great logic there

[rainbow]

Bayer turns science denier:
Bayer, a prominent maker of neonicotinoids, has previously questioned scientific research suggesting the chemicals have harmful impacts on bees.

Glyphosate isn't a neonicotinoid.

Doesn't mean it's not harmful to bees.

Doesn't mean it is.
Neonicotinoids are specifically designed to be toxic to insects. They are somewhat toxic to mammals and birds as well, and can be dangerous to aquatic life.

Many, many times worse than glyphosate.

That is what bugs me about this debate. Excuse the pun.