Rusty patched bumblebee population faces collapse due to climate change, risking endangered status.
Bee populations, particularly the rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis), are struggling with increased risk of collapse due to climate change. Once found across a dozen U.S. states, the rusty patched bumblebee could soon be listed as endangered, which would make it the 10th species to receive this status. Honey bee products and services hold an estimated value of $700 million in the U.S. alone, highlighting their importance to our food supply, plants, and water systems.
May 19, 2024
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