Honeybee Die-Off Threatens Future Of Species In U.S.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a massive U.S. honeybee die-off now tied to a virus spread by parasitic Varroa mites. A USDA study reveals that these mites have likely developed resistance to standard chemical treatments, threatening the survival of bee colonies across the country. Scientists fear local extinctions could soon follow, with severe implications for pollination and agriculture.

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