

Buzz Kill: The Silent Sting of Neonicotinoids

The disappearance of bees: a wake-up call for humanity? Several studies point the finger at a new type of insecticide, neonicotinoids, to explain the mysterious bee die-off. These neurotoxins, 5,000 to 10,000 times more harmful than DDT, are making their way up the food chain and onto our plates, while their long-term effects on human health remain a mystery. One thing's for sure: they're not just dangerous for bees, but threatening the entire biodiversity. This investigation lifts the lid on the chemical industry's strong-arm tactics to cast doubt on scientific studies criticizing their products. Who are these chemical giants willing to move heaven and earth to protect their $5 billion market? How are inquisitive researchers being scared off? Are the bodies testing insecticide safety really as neutral as they claim to be? A shocking report on an invisible peril that could spell doom for all of humanityT
Year
2014
Production
RTS
Director
Jean-Bernard Menoud
Journalist
Pietro Boschetti
Resolution
HD
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