Les Amis du Monde diplomatique. Maroc Infos. Objectif Plume Collectif de journalistes - pigistes. In whose hands is the future of bees? Skip to main content In whose hands is the future of bees? November 16th 2010 en francais / espanol abajo Bees and other pollinating insect numbers are falling dramatically, putting their future survival in jeopardy with catastrophic consequences for ecosystems and agriculture. In some European countries, bees are disappearing from the environment at a shocking rate of up to 20-32% a year . Scientific evidence suggests that changes in farming practice could be leaving bee populations vulnerable to disease and parasites, increasing mortality rates – and that changes in the use of pesticides may even be responsible for the collapse of whole bee colonies.
This article looks at the situation faced by bees, the role of industry experts in determining risk assessments and the potential consequences for our food. Read the full article (also in French and Spanish) here: Resources: The Future of Bees - ENG.pdf The Future of Bees - ENG.pdf el_futuro_de_las_abejas_espanol.pdf Bees_final_layout.pdf Latest. Online Journalism Blog.