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Farmers turn to artificial pollination

Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.
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Is there anything 'solar meadows' can't do?

Nourishing pollinators. Recharging groundwater. Preventing erosion. Sequestering carbon. Is there anything the biodiverse solar farm of today can't do?
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Pakistan honey farmers face a climate change crisis

Pakistan is one of the world's largest honey producers. But honey farmers say that climate change has altered weather patterns, which affects honey bee populations. The industry's survival is uncertain.
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The business case for reversing extinction

Biodiversity affects the global economy more than people realize.
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Keeping queen bees indoors could help beekeepers deal with climate change

They rule the roost and are key to strengthening the honey bee population in the face of climate change. So who’s got the guts to tell these queens to chill out?

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Pollinator loss stunting fruit and vegetable production, leading to more than 400,000 early deaths a year

The global decline of bees and other pollinators is stunting yields of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Scientists estimate that the loss of these nutritious foods is leading to 427,000 early deaths a year.

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