Policy Makers/Elected Officials/Anybody

This page is intended to give some links or information to elected officials, policy makers or a general audience.  There is just too much in this world to keep up with an hopefully this page might provide some  useful information or links.
They will all be related to sustainability and our environment.
We only have one planet and we are all on it together.
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Pesticides & Bees

Seeing fewer honeybees?  Google the word: neonicotinoids
A new pesticide in suspected in killing them off.  The EU had put a 2 year ban on till studied.

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Are Neonicotinoids Killing Bees?

A Review of Research into the Effects of Neonicotinoid Insecticides on Bees, with Recommendations for Action.

By Jennifer Hopwood, Mace Vaughan, Matthew Shepherd, David Biddinger, Eric Mader, Scott Hoffman Black, and Celeste Mazzacano.

Download report here

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Jan 8, 2014  for Immediate Release by EPA

EPA Awards Almost Half a Million in Funding to Three Universities for Projects to Reduce Pesticide Risk Including Risks to Bees

Louisiana State, Penn State and University of Vermont at the forefront of groundbreaking technology

WASHINGTON --Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced agricultural grants for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to reduce the use of potentially harmful pesticides and lower risk to bees all while controlling pests and saving money…

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Bee Survival in Europe

NY Timed editorial   ---   Published: October 25, 2013    

In May, the commission enacted a two-year moratorium on some uses of some pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which remain in the tissues of plants as they grow and in the pollen harvested by bees…
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Green Building/ Housing

Going Green in 2014: A Conversation with Two Thought Leaders on Urban Green Design

Huffington Post---    Posted: 01/08/2014 9:50 am

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How can seniors downsize and stay in the neighborhood?

By Michael Russelle on Oct. 22 2013

Imagined a small secondary dwelling on the property—maybe an in-house unit or an alley cottage? An aging relative might use it.  See more from St Anthony Park Community Council and what they are doing or considering.

Design Forum Invites Discussion of Accessory Dwellings

Tuesday, January 28,
7:00pm
Luther Seminary, Northwestern Hall, 1501 Fulham Ave

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