Given its losses in manufacturing, Detroit has seen significantly lower population numbers every year, with many people emigrating from the city and moving on. Even if Detroit is a “shrinking city,” dropping to a population level it can handle, there are a few positive attributes of this phenomenon, and one involves bees. Specifically, backyard beekeeping…
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The decline of reported honeybee colonies has been widely publicized for several years, leading to many organizations and individuals to contribute in some way to the fight to bring those numbers back up. Some people simply plant bee-friendly flowers and cut down on pesticides, some companies hold fundraisers for research, and some very dedicated individuals…
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Because of their significance to pollination and the national food supply, it’s crucial that honeybees and other pollinating species receive more attention from the average person, especially attention toward the things contributing to their declining numbers. Whether it’s colony collapse disorder (CCD), diseases, malnutrition, pesticides, or lack of habitat, there is much hindering bees all…
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Given the typical summer heat many of us face on a yearly basis, no one needs to tell us twice about staying hydrated once the temperature outside spikes into the mid-90s. During wintertime, however, which most people likely count the days until, that same healthy initiative is not something as regularly touted. This fact is…
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With summer in full swing, many are trying their hardest to stay cool without overextending their utilities bills. Luckily, one of the easiest ways to cool off during the summer, besides sinking into a pond, lake, river, or ocean, is a simple bowl of ice cream. For those who are brave enough to go beyond…
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Fortunately, in many corners of the world, there are people and organizations out there that are willing to put forth their time, money, and effort into helping animals in need, especially after other animals or people have hurt them in some way. For one donkey in the United Kingdom, who is cutely named Eeyore, the…
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For former Marine Roy Saenz, beekeeping has become a part of his everyday life. Each Tuesday in South Bend, Indiana, he dons his old desert camo, some gloves, and his bee veil—the outfit he uses for tending—and he spends much of his day from there caring for roughly 55,000 honeybees. Starting with the local Potawatomi…
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With the current threats facing bees and other pollinators, including pesticides, diseases, and habitat loss, various nations and leaders are doing what they can to help increase population numbers. At the same time, however, some initiatives can be helpful while others may have unforeseen consequences. For example, the government of Israel intends to pass a…
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