Latest anti-GMO conspiracy theory: GMOs are causing mass death of bees

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What is happening to California’s bees? Are GMOs causing these deaths? I have reason to believe that this is the case. Why are the powers that be claiming the increase in bee deaths are a complete mystery?

This story made the front page of the New York Times recently: Mystery Malady Kills More Bees, Heightening Worry on Farms.

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Do you know how important our bees are to our own livelihood and nation’s food supply? The EPA must have an idea because they sent their acting assistant administrator for chemical safety and two top chemical experts here, to the San Joaquin Valley of California, for discussions recently.

Read the original post in its entirety here: What is Happening to California’s Bees? Are GMOs Causing These Deaths?