Why honeybees are falling through the cracks ...
The plight of the honeybee continues. It would be a very scary world without the honeybee.
ver the past three years, more than 50 billion honeybees have died. Scientists understand the causes, and now we need everyone to lend a helping hand.
The humble honeybee has been inextricably linked to humankind since prehistoric times. We were first drawn to this remarkable creature because of its sweet honey, which is to a bee what electricity is for humans – energy. One teaspoon of honey, about 21 grams, contains 16 grams of sugar, or 60 calories. It takes 12 bees their entire foraging lives, combined flying time of about 9,700 kilometres, to produce this much.
To understand the importance of these bees, consider that every third bite on your plate is a result of their primary role on the planet as pollinators – the most important group on Earth. Read more: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/why-honeybees-are-falling-through-the-cracks/article1368714/
Kathleen Hardison is the founder of BeeGoodTrading.com. BeeGood Trading offers specialty foods, gourmet coffees from around the world, and artisanal honeys such as Tupelo honey. BeeGoodTrading.com delivers same day shipping on roast to order specialty coffees, artisanal honey, organic teas, and other gourmet products. For more information, visit http://www.beegoodtrading.com/.
ver the past three years, more than 50 billion honeybees have died. Scientists understand the causes, and now we need everyone to lend a helping hand.
The humble honeybee has been inextricably linked to humankind since prehistoric times. We were first drawn to this remarkable creature because of its sweet honey, which is to a bee what electricity is for humans – energy. One teaspoon of honey, about 21 grams, contains 16 grams of sugar, or 60 calories. It takes 12 bees their entire foraging lives, combined flying time of about 9,700 kilometres, to produce this much.
To understand the importance of these bees, consider that every third bite on your plate is a result of their primary role on the planet as pollinators – the most important group on Earth. Read more: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/why-honeybees-are-falling-through-the-cracks/article1368714/
Kathleen Hardison is the founder of BeeGoodTrading.com. BeeGood Trading offers specialty foods, gourmet coffees from around the world, and artisanal honeys such as Tupelo honey. BeeGoodTrading.com delivers same day shipping on roast to order specialty coffees, artisanal honey, organic teas, and other gourmet products. For more information, visit http://www.beegoodtrading.com/.
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