Protect endangered species from overuse of deadly “neonic” pesticides

Bees approach a sunflower. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said that three “neonic” pesticides are likely to adversely affect from two-thirds to more than three-fourths of America’s endangered species, including bees. (Martin Meissner/AP)

Endangered species in America from bees to birds can start breathing just a little bit easier.

Earlier this month, the U.S EPA took an important step toward protecting numerous endangered species from hazardous insecticides.