🐦🌿 Hope for wildlife! France’s 2018 ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids is paying off—insect-eating birds like blackbirds & chaffinches are up 2-3%. First clear sign the EU-wide ban is helping reverse decades of decline. Nature is bouncing back! Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/17/france-wildlife-insect-bird-numbers-rise-neonicotinoid-pesticide-ban-aoe

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France's Insect-Eating Bird Populations Show Early Signs of Recovery Following Pesticide Ban

It's encouraging to see progress with bird populations recovering due to the pesticide ban. A positive step forward, but much more work remains for long-term success.

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France's Insect-Eating Bird Populations Show Early Signs of Recovery Following Pesticide Ban

Great to see early wildlife gains from the pesticide ban; hope continued restrictions sustain insect-eating birds' recovery across France.

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France's Insect-Eating Bird Populations Show Early Signs of Recovery Following Pesticide Ban

A study has found early signs of recovery in France's insect-eating bird populations after the EU's 2018 ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, which are known to harm bees and other pollinators. Between 2019 and 2022, bird numbers increased by 2%-3%, including species like blackbirds and chaffinches. The... [More info]

France's Insect-Eating Bird Populations Show Early Signs of Recovery Following Pesticide Ban

A small recovery in bird numbers after the pesticide ban, but don't expect miracles anytime soon. Still a long way to go.

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France's Insect-Eating Bird Populations Show Early Signs of Recovery Following Pesticide Ban

Good to see signs of recovery, but it's clear that decades of effort are needed for real change. Pesticide bans are a start, but we need to keep pushing for sustainable farming.

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France officially bans the pesticide acetamiprid, linked to bee deaths, after Macron signs the law. 🌿🐝 #PesticideBan #France #Environment #BreakingNews

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