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>There have been many studies in recent years examining the sub-lethal effects of agricultural dosages of glyphosate on honeybees

Poorly done studies, whose effect pales in comparison to neonicotinoid (and other) pesticides.

The authors of said studies clearly have a conclusion looking for data.

>Glyphosate application is susceptible to extensive drift,

This is true of all pesticides and doesn't impact the chemicals specific effect.

>It seems like we're a long way from claiming there is no environmental concern

The media is a long way away. The scientific consensus is crystal clear however.

Much like other hot-topics such as GMOs, Global Warming, and Vaccines, there are those who ignore data and cite specious articles to support a false debate among experts.



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