Scientist, specializing in bumblebees. Author of various books about insects. Trying to save the planet one bee at a time.
Dave Goulson
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We're at the point where the Telegraph are literally making up quotes.
I said when veg is sold for pennies in supermarkets, it's a sign someone's not being paid properly.
Farmers being paid a pittance for their produce.
Workers on less than a living wage in supermarkets.
Zack Polanski
Hummingbird hawk moth in St Andrews today. Migrants from Mediterranean. What is Sir Keir doing about them? Over here, pollinating our flowers...
Some wildlife / flower highlights from my garden in the last month: youtu.be/AWE-X016NlE
Government grants "emergency authorisation" for use of the neonic insecticide acetamiprid on sugar beet. Deja vu. Product label below.
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I'm talking about how our food choices can help to save the planet on a brief Scottish 'tour', St Andrews 26 May and Edinburgh 27 May, both evening talks, see Toppings website to book.
I'm talking about how we can all help with "Saving Our Insects" at Devizes Arts Festival, 9th June, for tickets see link:
www.devizesvenues.co.uk/event/devize...
Dave Goulson
In little over 24 hours, the petition for government to stage a UK-wide briefing on the climate & nature crisis has passed the 10,000 milestone.
Please help us get this to 100,000 to secure a parliamentary debate - by sharing widely.
#NationalEmergencyBriefing #TimeToStepUp
Seems like @privateeyenews.bsky.social has hit a proverbial nail
Dave Goulson
Toxic rain for pollinators
Acetamiprid and thiacloprid detected year-round in rain, even in winter
All precipitation samples contained ≥1 compounds; max total 13.9 ng/L
Occurrence of neonicotinoids, sulfoxaflor, and two metabolites in precipitation in Japan
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Dave Goulson
If you'd like some inspiration for plants/habitats to grow/create in a wildlife garden, then have a peep at Dave's wonderful outside space.
Do you want to know how to help bumblebees and other insects? Â Come and be inspired: Â learn more about these fascinating creatures and what you can do to help their recovery. Dave Goulson is Professor...
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
Neonicotinoids and sulfoxaflor, widely used in Japanese rice cultivation, frequently contaminate aquatic environments due to their high-water solubili…
