Local honey bee populations are dwindling in many areas around the world. This has led to a reduction in crop yields, scarcity of high-quality honey, and other bee-related issues. Many scientists agree the phenomenon should be described as colony collapse disorder, but disagree about the cause.

Humans are more dependent upon honey bees than many people realize. Man most likely will not disappear if honey bees were no longer around to polinate plants, However, a reduction of bees has created a corresponding reduction in quality of human life in some areas. Here are some references that provide various explanations of the problem and offer potential solutions.

On Einstein, Bees, and Survival of the Human Race: To what extent does the quality of human life depend on bee pollination?

Grant Given to Study Bee Preservation in 5 States: U.S. Department of Agriculture provided $3.3 million grant to support researchers in five eastern U.S. states to study the decline in native bee populations.

Bee Colony Collapse Disorder: The exact mechanisms of CCD are still unknown. Several causes have been proposed as causative agents: malnutrition, pesticides, pathogens, immunodeficiencies, mites, fungus, genetically modified (GM) crops, beekeeping practices (such as the use of antibiotics, or long-distance transportation of beehives) and electromagnetic radiation.

Bee Preservation & Education: Bee activists teaching bees and beekeeping to youth projects all over the world.

Bee Friendlier: Bees are incredibly important for our ecosystem and food supply. Learn more about bees, Colony Losses, and the organizations that are helping to find a solution.

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