Beepocalypse Inspired Activism

摘要

Ever since the first public announcements of colony collapse disorder (CCD) came to light in 2006, beekeepers, especially commercial beekeepers, have seen their yearly colony losses just about double from an average of around 10-20 percent before 2006, to an average of roughly 20-40 percent today. Not only are these colony losses extremely difficult for beekeepers (the bees in the average hive are worth about $200), bees help to pollinate crops to the tune of more than $15 billion a year. In the midst of this beemaggeddon, numerous groups, businesses, and individuals have stepped forward to help defend the bees.