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The beginning of the end for bee-threatening pesticides?  Last week saw some fantastic developments in the campaign to save the bees. First was the great news that Homebase, B&Q and Wickes are removing two popular bug killers containing neonicotinoids from their shelves. Then, following vigorous campaigning by the Soil Association and other organisations, the EU announced the proposed suspension of three neonicotinoid pesticides, widely considered to be one of the main causes for the near catastrophic decline of bees and other pollinators in recent years.

A rogue tanker dumping oil at sea could be responsible for the death of hundreds of seabirds on the South Coast.

Almost 200 birds have been washed ashore and found covered in a sticky waxy substance. It is feared thousands more could be floating in the sea, unable to feed because their feathers and wings have become stuck together.

The waxy substance has been identified as a refined mineral oil. Most of the birds rescues have been cleaned off using vegetable oil, margarine and followed by washing detergent.

This new initiative that aims to take the consumed palm oil sustainably sourced in 2009 in the UK from 24% to 100% is a big challenge. http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/natural/deforestation/

Well it seems we have the answer now, if only for the short term it's - 'not to cull' - until the the summer 2013 at least, the badgers are safe.