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Why are Bees in This Urban Neighborhood Thriving?new

The honey from these Philly bees had to be harvested because their hives were overflowing. This, in itself, is newsworthy. You've probably heard how bees, worldwide, are suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Bruce Schimmel  |  08-19-2008  |  Environment

Texas Honeybee Guild Encourages Local Homeowners to Be Sweet on Beesnew

One of the group's most pressing goals is to expand the number of healthy beehives in North Texas and protect the insects -- crucial for agriculture and horticulture -- at a time when they face a mysterious peril that's been destroying colonies since 2006.
Dallas Observer  |  Megan Feldman  |  07-21-2008  |  Animal Issues

Newest Buzz on Colony Collapse Disordernew

Why bees thrive in the city, promote life on earth and deserve a guerrilla movement.
North Bay Bohemian  |  Alastair Bland  |  06-27-2008  |  Environment

Our Bumblebees on the Brinknew

While much has been made of the effect of colony collapse disorder on domesticated honeybees across Europe, Asia and North America, few have grasped the disappearing act of the planet's wild bees.
NOW Magazine  |  Stephen Humphrey  |  06-02-2008  |  Environment

Colony Collapse Disorder is Putting Honeybees and Our Food Supply at Risknew

Since November 2006, there have been reports of honeybees flying away from their colonies and disappearing. Beekeepers are reporting losses of between 30 and 90 percent of their hives. No one seems to know exactly why the bees aren't returning to the hive. But the phenomenon is more than alarming -- it's being called a global crisis.
Boulder Weekly  |  Dana Logan  |  05-27-2008  |  Animal Issues

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