Bees are in danger. 347 native species are threatened with extinction in the United States, and over 700 have been reported in decline. These are the results of the first review of the 4000 bee species native to North America and Hawaii.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himLe api I'm in danger. 347 native species are threatened with extinction in the United States and beyond 700 were declared in decline. These are the results of the first review on 4000 species of bees native to North America and Hawaii.
Experts from the Center for Biological Diversity found that more than half of the bee species for which sufficient assessment data is available are in decline. Almost 1 in 4 bee species is endangered and in growing risk of extinction.
The new study reveals that more than 700 bee species are endangered and more than 400 are already at risk of extinction due to the loss of their natural habitat and increasing abuse of pesticides.
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La bee die-off in Europe It has been well documented in recent decades, but as far as North America is concerned, such a systematic study has not yet been conducted. According to the researchers' counts, the species of bees of North America and Hawaii are a total of 4337. The role of bees is fundamental for pollination and for agricultural production.
Overall at this time:
- 749 bee species are in decline
- 347 species of bees are at risk of extinction
Bees die-off, the causes
The main causes of bee deaths I'm:
- Climate changes
- Loss of natural habitats
- Abuse of pesticides
- Urbanization
This alarming data comes just as we already know that 40% of pollinating insects are highly threatened worldwide, including many of the native bees that care for pollinate plants and cultivated fields in the United States, where the situation is already very serious.
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What to do to save the bees
It is therefore increasingly urgent intervene to save the bees which are in danger in both the United States and Europe. As ordinary citizens we can decide to stop using insecticides and pesticides in our homes, in the vegetable garden, in the garden and on our plants. We can also decide to plant bee-friendly flowers in the garden, in pots and on the balcony.
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In the meantime, the hope is that international governments decide to intervene for the ban of the neonicotinoids, i bee killer pesticides.
Sign here petition per save the bees.
Marta Albè
