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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why saving the honeybee could be bad news for other bees

Everyone wants to save the bees. Angelina Jolie put on a beekeeping suit for Guerlain and David Beckham proudly presented the King with a pot of honey from his bees in Oxfordshire. So many people wanting to do good have set up hives in their gardens or on roofs that they have become a symbol of sustainability. Of course, farming honeybees is a great way to make delicious honey, but there is a sting in the tail keeping hives doesn't help wild pollinators.
Environment
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Experts issue warning over Asian hornets as sightings rise

Asian hornet sightings and nests in the UK have surged, posing a severe threat to native honeybees; quality journalism remains freely available through donations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature?

Off the coast of Tuscany is a tiny island in the shape of a crescent moon. An hour from mainland Italy, Giannutri has just two beaches for boats to dock. In summer, hundreds of tourists flock there, hiking to the red and white lighthouse on its southern tip before diving into the clear waters. In winter, its population dwindles to 10.
Science
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fromModern Farmer
3 months ago
Agriculture

5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Honeybees from Pesticides

Beekeepers can proactively protect honeybee populations from pesticides through strategic management practices.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
OMG science

A Reporter Gets a Buzz From Thousands of Bees

The article highlights the challenges faced by honeybees, emphasizing the risk of colony collapse due to climate change.
The reporter shares a personal journey into the world of migratory beekeeping and its significance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Bee-ware: truck carrying 250m honeybees overturns by US-Canada border

A truck accident released thousands of honeybees near the Canadian border, prompting a local response to rescue the bees.
Sheriff's deputies faced a swarm of bees after a truck transporting them overturned.
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