An international task force of 50 scientists from 15 countries will publish findings of their 4-year-long examination into the impact of systemic pesticides (such as neonicotinoids) on the decline of global insect populations. The Task Force’s Worldwide Integrated Assessment of the Impact of Systemic Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecosystems will be launched at multiple locations around the world between June 24th and June 26th. Task Force members will be in Ottawa June 25th for a press conference to launch the Worldwide Integrated Assessment in North America. The event will take place in the Charles Lynch Press Gallery, Room 130S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-234-0578.