The article highlights the critical threats bees face, including a new report identifying 12 emerging risks that threaten pollinators within the next decade. These include habitat loss, climate change, and the effects of war, notably how the Ukraine conflict has reduced crop diversity vital for pollinators. Research from the University of Reading revealed concerning levels of microplastics in beehives, and artificial lighting has significantly impacted nocturnal pollinator activity. This urgent situation underscores the need for conservation measures to protect bee populations essential for ecosystems and agriculture.
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The report, named Emerging Threats and Opportunities for Conservation of Global Pollinators, found that wars such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine have forced countries to grow fewer crop types.
Scientists from the University of Reading also found microplastic particles contaminating beehives across Europe.
Artificial lights, such as street lamps, have also reduced flower visits by nocturnal pollinators by 62 per cent.
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