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"Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research"
#Bees #Insects
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Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research
Human-made carbon dioxide emissions threaten the very survival of our larger pollinators.

"Oregon Records 5 Years of Zero Pesticide-Related Deaths in Bees"
#Oregon #Animals #Bees

Oregon Records 5 Years of Zero Pesticide-Related Deaths in Bees
Oregon State was charged with developing a suite of educational materials to help inform private sector businesses and professionals.

Lots of #bees on the #ivy flowers in this combined holly ivy tree in the #cemetery.
And indeed on the other ivy 'trees' too, with a strong sweet scent.

"Scientists discover some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses helping them navigate the world"
#Bees #Insects #Animals

New study: Some bees have tiny magnetic, internal compasses to help them navigate
Some animals are able to use iron-based magnetic compounds to detect and navigate via the Earth’s magnetic field, a sense called magnetoreception. Some bee species are among them.

"Hungary's bee population at risk, warns national beekeepers' association"
#Hungary #Bees #Insects

Hungarian beekeepers' association warns bee population at risk
By August, the drought and extreme heat have all but wiped out natural sources of pollen, leaving bees starving and parched.

"The Secret #Life of #Bees" nice little #documentary from #uk with a

Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) napping in a hollyhock bloom. #bees #insects #bumblebees #flowers #blooms #hollyhocks #alcea #bombus

"Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Defra #Bees

Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says
Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024