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US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause (www.theguardian.com)

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US honeybee deaths hit a record high, with beekeepers losing over 60% of colonies this winter.

The crisis threatens pollination of key crops and has led to financial ruin for many beekeepers. Scientists cite climate change, habitat loss, pesticide use, varroa mites, and poor handling as potential causes.

The USDA is investigating the latest losses, but Trump-era staff cuts have slowed research, prompting Cornell University to assist.

Despite increased colony numbers from rising beekeeper interest, loss rates continue to surge, endangering agriculture and ecosystems.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What country are you in? I'll put it on the annexation list, right after Canada and Greenland.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Center of Europe, it'll take a while.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

The annexation might be coming from the other side, then. US has also friends, you know