Bee hives continue to decline.
The significant problem of declining bee colonies and impact on our national food system continues. The honey collected last year rose in most areas of the country due to early and favorable weather conditions. However, the number of surviving hives and colonies continued their decline during the winter 2012-13.
A sample of online articles include:
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/world-our-backyard/2013/apr/5/bees-are-dying-alarming-rates/
http://www.npr.org/2013/04/05/176339694/bees-emerging-after-a-hard-winter
and, of course, it is also an international issue
http://www.ibtimes.com/colony-collapse-disorder-epa-approved-pesticide-linked-mass-bee-deaths-1166671
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/02/opinion/flottum-bees-death/
So our rainforest plants are just starting to bloom. I'm hoping to hear some buzzing pretty soon.
The significant problem of declining bee colonies and impact on our national food system continues. The honey collected last year rose in most areas of the country due to early and favorable weather conditions. However, the number of surviving hives and colonies continued their decline during the winter 2012-13.
A sample of online articles include:
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/world-our-backyard/2013/apr/5/bees-are-dying-alarming-rates/
http://www.npr.org/2013/04/05/176339694/bees-emerging-after-a-hard-winter
and, of course, it is also an international issue
http://www.ibtimes.com/colony-collapse-disorder-epa-approved-pesticide-linked-mass-bee-deaths-1166671
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/02/opinion/flottum-bees-death/
So our rainforest plants are just starting to bloom. I'm hoping to hear some buzzing pretty soon.
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