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Pollination

The hind legs or 'pollen basket' of a pollinating bee clings to a Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue' sage flower at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington

Alberta’s diminishing bee colonies could have severe economic, environmental implications, expert says

Environment

Canada’s Alberta province has seen a 50% loss in its bee colonies this year alone. Experts fear this could have a major impact on crops and honey production. Rod Scarlett, executive director of the Canadian Honey Council, spoke to The World’s host Marco Werman about the situation.

Rusty patched bumblebee

Here’s how to convert your lawn into a bee pollinator habitat

Environment
A biting midge pollinates a cacao flower on the Goodman Cacao Estate in Killaloe, Australia.

Giant chocolate industry depends on tiny insects for survival

Food
Squash bee

If you like squash, you can thank this one particular pollinator

Environment
Beehives and almond trees

California’s almond farmers depend on beekeepers — and billions of bees

Environment
Monarch butterflies at the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove in California.

‘The situation is desperate’ for monarch butterflies, but here’s the plan to save them

Environment

A new plan announced by the US government would restore seven million acres of lost habitat for the monarch butterfly and other pollinating insects like honeybees, and scientists says the plan comes not a moment too soon for the troubled insects.

Sea-Tac beekeepers

A new home for honeybees, just off the tarmac

Science

Airports don’t have a particularly eco-friendly reputation. But they typically have large swaths of land that can’t be developed. And at several airports in the US and overseas, that land has become popular for raising honey bees — and producing honey.

Paper Mulberry

Hayfever sufferers, be warned — avoid at all costs the allergy capital of the world

Health & Medicine

If you suffer from spring allergies, take heart that you aren’t in Islamabad, Pakistan, where pollen counts are some of the highest in the world. Reporter Bina Shah just visited the city and couldn’t wait to get out.

Paper Mulberry

Hayfever sufferers, be warned — avoid at all costs the allergy capital of the world

Health & Medicine

If you suffer from spring allergies, take heart that you aren’t in Islamabad, Pakistan, where pollen counts are some of the highest in the world. Reporter Bina Shah just visited the city and couldn’t wait to get out.

British Beekeepers Warned Asian Hornets are Coming

Business, Economics and Jobs

Beekeepers in England, Scotland and Wales are on alert for an invasion of Asian Hornets. Tim Lovett of the British Beekeepers Association predicts a small number of aggressive Asian Hornets will soon cross the English Channel.