They buzz. They make honey. And they're dying at a rapid pace.
Over the past 50 years, the bees have declined by 50%.
People have been coming up with theories as to why this is happening.
Some say it's because of the pesticides, others blame it on the cell phone radiation. There is evidence of a bee killer "varroa mite" which infests bee hives and force the bees to abandon their homes.
Honeybees play a larger role in our human lives than we could possibly imagine. Bees pollinate approximately 30-40% of our food. They pollinate the fruits, vegetables and nuts. Without them our diet would be bland and limited.
Sadly, the sun is setting on the age of the bees.
~Mya
Sources:
www.sunjournal.com/story/214193-3/Business
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18442426
1 comment:
Mya,
This is beautiful. Your explanation is simple and informative. It connects well with concerns around the sustainability of our way of living on this planet and the impacts that is having on basic needs, like food.
I love that the final statement is illustrated in your picture, "the sun is setting on the age of the bees."
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