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U.S. EPA proposing temporary pesticide-free zones for honeybees

(Reuters) – U.S. environmental regulators on Thursday proposed a rule that would create temporary pesticide-free zones to protect commercial honeybees, which are critical to food production and have been dying off at alarming rates. The Environmental Protection Agency restrictions would cover times when specific plants are in bloom and when commercial honeybees are being moved through areas where they are blooming. Beekeepers routinely move their hives around the country to

Hong Kong investigates Hanergy after shares collapse

Hong Kong’s market watchdog said Thursday it is investigating Beijing-based solar energy firm Hanergy Thin Film Power Group (HTF) which suspended trading last week after its share price plunged. HTF had surged more than sixfold in the past year, making it the world’s largest solar power company by market value, but prompting questions over its valuation and revenue sources. It suspended trading on the Hong Kong exchange last Wednesday after