WHY ARE BEES DISAPPEARING?
We have all heard about the drastic decline in the Bee population around the world,
and researchers are finding many different scenarios. There is not one simple explanation and as the bee populations continue to fall, more diverse reasons are being discovered. One thing is for sure, it is a major problem in America and Europe for farmers
and bee keepers, as well as the affects seen on native bees.
As encaustic artists who use primarily beeswax, we have the honor of using a time-honored tradition in our creations. It is with this in mind, that we are listing a few sites for
you to peruse, with the simple hope to raise consciousness of the plight of our bees. As
natures problems arise, whether due to humans or not; a stronger focus for solutions
arise. In addition, there seems to be a renewed appreciation of the vital part of the
web of Life that bees partake.
www.vanishingbees.com
www.ted.com/talks/marla_spivak_why_bees_are_disappearing
www.npr.org/2013/09/27/225440117
www.news.discovery.com/animals/honey-bees-disappearing-still-a-problem.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_collapse_disorder
Honey Bee Photo Credit: www.public-domain-image.com