BEE HUGS!

Published 5 months ago

First there were Free Hugs. Now there are Bee Hugs for everyone! But what if there were no bees left to hug? Colony collapse disorder is causing bees to disappear in droves. And if they go, we all go. Umbra,on her best bee-havior, talks with New... more

First there were Free Hugs. Now there are Bee Hugs for everyone! But what if there were no bees left to hug? Colony collapse disorder is causing bees to disappear in droves. And if they go, we all go. Umbra,on her best bee-havior, talks with New York City's Bee Manto get the buzz on how we can all help -- then takes to the streets for some honey-lovin' hijinks. Pollinate your mind with these links from the Grist archives Umbra on organic honey http://www.grist.org/article/the-bees-needs1 EPA knuckleheads hide info on pesticide implicated in colony collapse disorder http://www.grist.org/article/no-way-to-bee/ A longtime beekeeper's take on colony collapse http://www.grist.org/article/eco-farm-buzz-kill/ Urban Bees in Chicago http://www.grist.org/article/regeneration-roadtrip-shouting-green-from-the-rooftops Check out these links on Rooftop Honey and protecting the ... less

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