28th April 2014

RoboBees

If bee populations continue to decline, the dystopian future depicted in this video could one day become a reality.

Bees and other pollinating insects play an essential role in ecosystems. A third of all our food depends on their pollination. A world without pollinators would be devastating for food production. Since the late 1990s, beekeepers around the world have observed the mysterious and sudden disappearance of bees, and report unusually high rates of decline in honeybee colonies. Although the exact causes are not yet fully understood, growing evidence suggests that chemical-intensive farming methods and the use of insecticides play a major role. Greenpeace has now launched a campaign demanding urgent action to address this issue – including a ban on the most harmful chemicals, along with increased science funding and more sustainable agricultural practices.

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