Bees
2005 CE - 2022 CE
"In the spring of 2005 about one third of all commercial honeybee colonies died out. Scientists call it “colony collapse disorder” but no one knows why the bees are disappearing. 'Unless actions are taken to slow the decline of domesticated honeybees and augment their populations with wild bees many fruits and vegetables may disappear from the food supply.'"
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Avoid or limit pesticide use.
Support organic farming and gardening.
Plant a pollinator garden or build a bee box.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Video Source: National Geographic
Audio Source: Stephen Buchmann, Ph.D. International Coordinator Pollinator Partnership
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1. Levy S. (2006). The Vanishing Bee. NRDC: OnEarth. Retrieved here.
2. Wells M. (11 March, 2007). Vanishing bees threaten US crops. BBCnews. Retrieved here.
3. Roach J. quote from Kremen C., Princeton University. (5 October 2004). Bee Decline May Spell End of Some Fruits, Vegetables. National Geographic News. Retrieved here.
Stephen Buchmann, Ph.D. International Coordinator Pollinator Partnership
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