In the wake of scotus's shocking Chevron decision, it's going to get much harder for government agencies to do anything about this. You'll have Congress people getting money from chemical industry lobbyists calling the shots
Thank you, Jan, for sharing your concerns. I understand your worries about the implications of the Supreme Court's recent Chevron decision and its potential impact on government agencies' ability to regulate important issues like environmental protection.
It is true that lobbying by the chemical industry can influence and capture regulatory agencies. It was this capture that the Chevron decision was meant to end. Now it's important to see if that decision will lead to more direct accountability from Congress as intended. This shift might encourage more transparent and democratic processes in creating regulations that protect public health and the environment. Time will tell.
I appreciate your engagement and will continue to monitor and report on these critical issues.
Where I live there is a duck pond across the street. I've been living here for 10 years and in that time I've seen fewer and fewer bees, but also dragon flies and frogs. When I first moved, the frogs would loudly serenade us every night. I loved it. Then there were fewer every year and now, for the last 3 years, there are none. Zero. Their symphonies used to keep people awake, now nary a croak. Sometimes I hear one calling out, with no response, until it either leaves or dies of loneliness. We used to have gorgeous large dragonflies with the most beautiful coloring, now there are only very small, dull brown ones, and very few of those. There are less birds as well. They sprayed here several years in a row because of a gypsy moth infestation, and since then the decline in environmental conditions is glaringly obvious. They told us the sprays were not toxic, but it's obvious they lied. Humans are the only animal that will soil it's own bed. And we will pay the ultimate price for that.
Thank you, Marina, for sharing your heartfelt observations. It's truly disheartening to hear about the decline in wildlife around your duck pond. The loss of frogs, dragonflies, and birds is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance within our ecosystems and the far-reaching impacts of human activities.
Your experience highlights the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability in environmental practices. It's crucial that we all work together to protect and restore the natural habitats that support such diverse and beautiful life.
I appreciate your engagement and will continue to raise awareness about these important issues.
Thank you, Daniel, for your thoughtful comment. I agree that the sudden and significant loss of bees in Lively is a serious issue with substantial implications for both the community and local businesses. Identifying the cause of this die-off is crucial to prevent future occurrences and to protect our vital pollinators.
I appreciate your concern and will continue to follow this story closely, advocating for a thorough investigation and appropriate measures to address the situation.
Despite the fact that some beekeepers are able to adjust their practices and maintain a steady population, this should be a warning. Bees are dying. We are dying and we need to know why and adjust the agricultural practices. Canaries in coal mines warned miners that their work environment was not safe. Now the bees are telling us our living environment is not safe.
Thank you, Andrea, for your thoughtful feedback. I completely agree that the situation with bee populations serves as a critical warning about the health of our environment. While some beekeepers have managed to adapt and maintain stable populations, the broader trend of bee die-offs is alarming and underscores the urgent need to re-evaluate and adjust our agricultural practices.
Your analogy to canaries in coal mines is particularly poignant. Bees are indeed signaling that our living environment may not be safe, and it is imperative that we listen and take action. I appreciate your insights and will continue to highlight the importance of protecting these vital pollinators.
The beekeeper should not have to fundraiser to find out the cause of a die-off like this; government and the public has a vested interest in keeping bees healthy. It’s only our food supply at stake. [eyeroll]
But nooooo, politicians gonna make noise about BS instead of rationally consider topics that actually matter to the common good.
Thank you, Jeanne, for your passionate response. I completely agree that the responsibility for investigating such significant bee die-offs should not fall solely on the beekeepers. Given the critical role bees play in our food supply and ecosystem, it is indeed in the public and government's best interest to ensure their health and well-being.
Your frustration with the current political focus is understandable. It's essential for our leaders to prioritize issues that have a direct impact on the common good, such as the health of our pollinators.
I appreciate your engagement and will continue to advocate for greater support and attention to these vital environmental concerns.
You should see how much the Ford government spends on advertising. It would make you cringe. :( The other thing I noticed this summer, is that I don't hear any crickets.
Did you know about the Science Center closing due to roof titles being unsafe by the Ford government, which cancelled all the summer camps and activities for the kids? Then the firm that built the Science Center said the roof titles are good and they offered to consult for free?
Squizz, thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns. I understand your frustration regarding the Ford government's advertising expenditures and the recent issues with the Ontario Science Centre. The advertising costs, particularly for campaigns like "It's Happening Here," have raised significant debate about the use of taxpayer money.
I was not aware of the specific details regarding the Science Centre's closure and the subsequent offer from the architectural firm to consult for free. This situation adds another layer to the ongoing discussion about government priorities and transparency.
Your observation about the absence of crickets this summer is also quite poignant. It underscores the broader environmental issues we are facing, which are crucial for us to address collectively.
Thank you again for your valuable input. I will continue to investigate and report on these important topics.
Important and worrying.
In the wake of scotus's shocking Chevron decision, it's going to get much harder for government agencies to do anything about this. You'll have Congress people getting money from chemical industry lobbyists calling the shots
Thank you, Jan, for sharing your concerns. I understand your worries about the implications of the Supreme Court's recent Chevron decision and its potential impact on government agencies' ability to regulate important issues like environmental protection.
It is true that lobbying by the chemical industry can influence and capture regulatory agencies. It was this capture that the Chevron decision was meant to end. Now it's important to see if that decision will lead to more direct accountability from Congress as intended. This shift might encourage more transparent and democratic processes in creating regulations that protect public health and the environment. Time will tell.
I appreciate your engagement and will continue to monitor and report on these critical issues.
Thank you for this thoughtful and hopeful article, Ed. It’s a good example of how we can counteract our own damaging practices.
Where I live there is a duck pond across the street. I've been living here for 10 years and in that time I've seen fewer and fewer bees, but also dragon flies and frogs. When I first moved, the frogs would loudly serenade us every night. I loved it. Then there were fewer every year and now, for the last 3 years, there are none. Zero. Their symphonies used to keep people awake, now nary a croak. Sometimes I hear one calling out, with no response, until it either leaves or dies of loneliness. We used to have gorgeous large dragonflies with the most beautiful coloring, now there are only very small, dull brown ones, and very few of those. There are less birds as well. They sprayed here several years in a row because of a gypsy moth infestation, and since then the decline in environmental conditions is glaringly obvious. They told us the sprays were not toxic, but it's obvious they lied. Humans are the only animal that will soil it's own bed. And we will pay the ultimate price for that.
Thank you, Marina, for sharing your heartfelt observations. It's truly disheartening to hear about the decline in wildlife around your duck pond. The loss of frogs, dragonflies, and birds is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance within our ecosystems and the far-reaching impacts of human activities.
Your experience highlights the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability in environmental practices. It's crucial that we all work together to protect and restore the natural habitats that support such diverse and beautiful life.
I appreciate your engagement and will continue to raise awareness about these important issues.
This is a significant occurrence of unaccounted death in a community, of unreasonable damage to a business. The cause needs to be located.
Thank you, Daniel, for your thoughtful comment. I agree that the sudden and significant loss of bees in Lively is a serious issue with substantial implications for both the community and local businesses. Identifying the cause of this die-off is crucial to prevent future occurrences and to protect our vital pollinators.
I appreciate your concern and will continue to follow this story closely, advocating for a thorough investigation and appropriate measures to address the situation.
Despite the fact that some beekeepers are able to adjust their practices and maintain a steady population, this should be a warning. Bees are dying. We are dying and we need to know why and adjust the agricultural practices. Canaries in coal mines warned miners that their work environment was not safe. Now the bees are telling us our living environment is not safe.
Thank you, Andrea, for your thoughtful feedback. I completely agree that the situation with bee populations serves as a critical warning about the health of our environment. While some beekeepers have managed to adapt and maintain stable populations, the broader trend of bee die-offs is alarming and underscores the urgent need to re-evaluate and adjust our agricultural practices.
Your analogy to canaries in coal mines is particularly poignant. Bees are indeed signaling that our living environment may not be safe, and it is imperative that we listen and take action. I appreciate your insights and will continue to highlight the importance of protecting these vital pollinators.
The beekeeper should not have to fundraiser to find out the cause of a die-off like this; government and the public has a vested interest in keeping bees healthy. It’s only our food supply at stake. [eyeroll]
But nooooo, politicians gonna make noise about BS instead of rationally consider topics that actually matter to the common good.
Thank you, Jeanne, for your passionate response. I completely agree that the responsibility for investigating such significant bee die-offs should not fall solely on the beekeepers. Given the critical role bees play in our food supply and ecosystem, it is indeed in the public and government's best interest to ensure their health and well-being.
Your frustration with the current political focus is understandable. It's essential for our leaders to prioritize issues that have a direct impact on the common good, such as the health of our pollinators.
I appreciate your engagement and will continue to advocate for greater support and attention to these vital environmental concerns.
You should see how much the Ford government spends on advertising. It would make you cringe. :( The other thing I noticed this summer, is that I don't hear any crickets.
Did you know about the Science Center closing due to roof titles being unsafe by the Ford government, which cancelled all the summer camps and activities for the kids? Then the firm that built the Science Center said the roof titles are good and they offered to consult for free?
(https://globalnews.ca/news/10587747/ontario-science-centre-closure-architect-firm/)
It's a huge problem, and there's NO WAY that people will stand for it!
Squizz, thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns. I understand your frustration regarding the Ford government's advertising expenditures and the recent issues with the Ontario Science Centre. The advertising costs, particularly for campaigns like "It's Happening Here," have raised significant debate about the use of taxpayer money.
I was not aware of the specific details regarding the Science Centre's closure and the subsequent offer from the architectural firm to consult for free. This situation adds another layer to the ongoing discussion about government priorities and transparency.
Your observation about the absence of crickets this summer is also quite poignant. It underscores the broader environmental issues we are facing, which are crucial for us to address collectively.
Thank you again for your valuable input. I will continue to investigate and report on these important topics.
I think you might find this whale of a story interesting. (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/humpback-whale-stuck-in-shubenacadie-river-has-died-1.7254388)
So devastating 😢🐝 and alarming!