In recent years there have been many news reports of the drastic decline in the honey bee numbers. Why is this significant? Honey bees are the best at pollinating plants, and thus, have a key role in our food chain functioning normally. After DDT was banned due to toxicity concerns … [Read more...]
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Water scarcity raises concerns!
A new study by the U.S. Geological Society says an estimated 20 per cent loss of snow cover across the Rocky Mountains will impact millions of people who rely on the Rockies for their water.The study, released earlier this month, indicates the northern Rocky Mountains experienced large snow packs … [Read more...]