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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Number of wild bee species at risk of extinction in Europe doubles in 10 years

Wild bee species at risk in Europe have more than doubled and endangered butterfly species have almost doubled due to habitat loss and climate change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature?

Off the coast of Tuscany is a tiny island in the shape of a crescent moon. An hour from mainland Italy, Giannutri has just two beaches for boats to dock. In summer, hundreds of tourists flock there, hiking to the red and white lighthouse on its southern tip before diving into the clear waters. In winter, its population dwindles to 10.
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