The Effects of Climate Change on the U.S. Honey Bee Population
Honey Bees are the most major pollinators in the world, helping pollinate 90% of
all wild plants in the United States. However, honey bees are now dying off at a rapid rate due to a gradual increase in our planet’s temperature. Despite their numbers stabilizing in the U.S. within the last 10 years due to increased conservation efforts, the signs are clear that even hotter weather in the coming years will put increased pressure on their colonies. The following visualization provides and in-depth look at how staggering their decline has been, compared with increasing temperatures throughout the entire United States over the last 40 years.
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