date:Apr 30, 2013
ted debate about what has triggered the widespread decline in bee populations. Besides chemicals, many experts point to the parasitic varroa mite, viruses that attack bees and neglect of hives.
Greenpeace EU agriculture policy director Marco Contiero said Monday's vote makes it crystal clear that there is overwhelming scientific, political and public support for a ban.
Those countries opposing a ban have failed.
An EU vote last month was inconclusive, so the Commission proposal went to an app