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US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause (www.theguardian.com)
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Summary

US honeybee deaths hit a record high, with beekeepers losing over 60% of colonies this winter.

The crisis threatens pollination of key crops and has led to financial ruin for many beekeepers. Scientists cite climate change, habitat loss, pesticide use, varroa mites, and poor handling as potential causes.

The USDA is investigating the latest losses, but Trump-era staff cuts have slowed research, prompting Cornell University to assist.

Despite increased colony numbers from rising beekeeper interest, loss rates continue to surge, endangering agriculture and ecosystems.

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[–] [email protected] 87 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Huh, maybe valuing profit over everything else has its drawbacks after all?

[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

What are you, some kind of socialist? Report for deportation to El Salvador to the nearest ICE office immediately!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago

What a commie pinko thing for that guy to say.

Now, may we all bow our heads and pray. The dollar, the stock, and the crypto spirit.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, I'm on the wrong continent. And I won't travel to the US even if you gave me a pile of money.

Or to El Salvador.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What country are you in? I'll put it on the annexation list, right after Canada and Greenland.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Center of Europe, it'll take a while.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

The annexation might be coming from the other side, then. US has also friends, you know

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The environment is just for liberal cucks

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

And for beavers. Are you a beaver or a cuck?