Honey bees are rapidly disappearing from nature, a phenomenon known as the Colony Collapse Disorder. Honey bees are one of the most important pollinators of both agricultural crops and natural ecosystems and with their disappearance the effects are widespread.
The reason why this is occuring is unknown but some scientists suggest that pesticides play a role...makes sense, we spray harmful chemicals on plants, bees polinate these plants and the toxins are contracted ultimately leading to death.
Whatever the cause, it is an alarming situation, one which requires more research and attention.
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