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Bees are dying, but scientists and beekeepers are at loggerheads over what to do about it. Nick Ansell/PA

September 24, 2013

Sometimes science can’t see the wood for the bees

Richie Nimmo, University of Manchester

The EU banned the use of neonicotinoid pesticides for two years in April, after a sustained campaign by beekeepers, green groups and environmental organisations across Europe. These groups are convinced…

Beef processing contributed to Cargill’s $US2.7 billion in earnings this year. AAP

October 20, 2011

The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of: Cargill

Clive Phillips, The University of Queensland

Welcome to “The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of” – an ongoing series from The Conversation that sheds light on big companies with low profiles. Today, The University of Queensland’s Clive…

Activists protest against Glencore by placing bottles of polluted water at its Swiss offices. AAP

October 19, 2011

The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of: Glencore

Richard Heaney, The University of Western Australia

Welcome to “The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of” – an ongoing series from The Conversation that sheds light on big companies with low profiles. Today, The University of Western Australia’s…

Pharmaceuticals giant Merck has maintained a low-profile, despite a series of major law suits. AAP

October 18, 2011

The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of: Merck

Philip Soos, Deakin University

Welcome to “The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of” – an ongoing series from The Conversation that sheds light on big companies with low profiles. Today, Deakin University’s Philip Soos examines…

EADS is one of the world’s biggest weapons manufacturers, but has a very low profile. AAP

October 17, 2011

The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of: EADS

Remy Davison, Monash University

Welcome to “The most powerful companies you’ve never heard of” – an ongoing series from The Conversation that sheds light on big companies with low profiles. Today, Monash University’s Remy Davison examines…

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