How Home Depot can protect bees from deadly pesticides
Neonic pesticides kill bees in huge numbers, yet Home Depot continues to sell them. We’re calling on Home Depot to stop.
Steve
Blackledge
Senior Director, Conservation America Campaign, Environment America
Started on staff: 1991
B.A., Wartburg College
Steve directs Environment America’s efforts to protect our public lands and waters and the species that depend on them. He led our successful campaign to win full and permanent funding for our nation’s best conservation and recreation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He previously oversaw U.S. PIRG’s public health campaigns. Steve lives in Sacramento, California, with his family, where he enjoys biking and exploring Northern California.
Posts by Steve Blackledge
Thanksgiving, delicious pumpkin pie and the role of pollinators
Bumblebees, squash bees and honey bees pollinate the pumpkins that lead to pumpkin pie, and bees pollinate many of the foods on our Thanksgiving table.
How popcorn could help save the bees
Almost all corn planted in the U.S. is coated with bee-killing pesticides. We’re calling on popcorn makers to take action to save the bees.
An elk bridge in Northern California
P-22 inspired millions, and the cat's story will soon result in a new wildlife bridge in Southern California. Further north, Caltrans is building a bridge for elk and deer.
New report: A staggering 73% drop in wildlife populations
The loss of vertebrate animals since 1970 is alarming. Whether on land or at sea, wildlife populations are rapidly declining.