Apparently, this is becoming a big issue. First, they report the electromagnetic radiation may be a cause for bees to lose track of where “home” is. And now more bees, into the billions according to the article, are being lost.
This could be cause for some alarm, as up to half of the US depends on pollination from bees in order for their crops to grow. This is something I was unaware of… so, if this doesn’t change, I may have find a new source for my favorite fruits? I, for one, like my apples and oranges, so I do hope this is just a fluke.
Read on for more details…
Vanishing Bees: Vanishing honeybees mystify scientists – CNN.com
Wi-Fi and Bees: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/4/15/132011/830
Wi-Fi and Bees: http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Is_WiFi_Wiping_Out_The_Bees
