Episode 12 – Honey Bee Disappearances Continue: Could Pesticides Play A Role?

 

Episode 12 - Honey Bee Disappearances Continue: Could Pesticides Play A Role?Pesticides, sprayed and genetically engineered – Are they linked to honey bee disappearances and decline of all pollinators in North America? The National Academy of Sciences is now concerned about the general decline in all North American pollinators and the U. S. government is concerned about the national security challenge of this nation becoming dependent upon imported almonds, berries, apples and vegetables. The U. S. Department of Agriculture projects by the year 2015, 40% of such American foods will be coming from China.

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February 2007 map above shows states so far affected by honey bee disappearances ranging from 45% to 80% without explanation to date.