Protesters Call for Pesticide Ban to Protect Bees

The video discusses the political and environmental issues surrounding bees, focusing on the impact of pesticides, particularly neonicotinoids, on bee populations. It highlights the importance of bees in pollination and their economic value, while also addressing the decline in bee numbers due to pesticides and environmental factors. The video covers the debate among beekeepers, farmers, and researchers about the scientific evidence of pesticide harm and the regulatory actions taken by the UK and Europe.

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in bee populations according to the transcript?

• Climate change

• Lack of flowers

• Use of pesticides

• Overpopulation of bees

How much of the food we consume daily is estimated to rely on bee pollination?

• Three quarters

• One half

• One third

• One quarter

What is the estimated economic value of bee pollination to the UK economy each year?

• £100 million

• £150 million

• £200 million

• £250 million

What did French research find about the effect of certain pesticides on bees?

• Bees were unaffected

• Bees became more productive

• Bees produced more honey

• Bees became disoriented and died

What action did the UK take regarding the ban on Neo Nicotine pesticides?

• Delayed the ban

• Ignored the ban

• Blocked the ban

• Supported the ban