Why are American honeybee populations disappearing at an unprecedented rate?

The case of the vanishing honeybees - Emma Bryce · 3:47 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: The US honeybee population has seen an alarming decline over the last ten years. This video explores the potential causes behind widespread colony collapse disorder and why it threatens our food supply.

Beyond the loss of honey, the decline of these pollinators poses a significant risk to the nation's crops. Emma Bryce investigates the underlying factors that may be driving this widespread colony collapse disorder.

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