The Climate Crisis Is Threatening Bees. Here’s What's Helping To Save Them.
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING Across North America and Europe, bees are suffering dramatic species loss due to the climate crisis Thanks to our ever-warming planet, bumblebee populations ― which are already threatened by pesticides and habitat loss ― have declined 46% in North America and 17% in Europe compared with baseline numbers from 1901 to 1974, according to a new study published in the journal Science. In the U.K., a study in May found that 17 species of bees are considered regionally extinct ― including the great yellow bumblebee, the Potter flower bee and the cliff mason bee ― 25 were threatened, and an additional 31 were considered of concern to conservationists. Natalia Fedosenko via Getty Images In the U.S., 104 cities have registered as “Bee Cities” ― meaning they are committed to improving pollinator habitat, raising awareness with residents about bees, and incorporating “pollinator-conscious” policies into city planning. Mark Cacovic via Getty Images Getting regular people involved in helping scientists monitor bee species is growing in popularity.
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