May 2013

Imidacloprid is a terrifying chemical used on much of the world’s fruits and vegetables — and it’s wiping out our web of life from bees to insects. Now Canada could ban it, but industry bullies are lobbying to protect their multi billion-dollar product. Let’s get Canada to stand strong! Add your name to flood the…

Our bees are dying out fast. Last year your support was critical in convincing the Government to create a Bee Action Plan to save our bees. Now we need your help once again. Can you be part of the generation that helps save British bees? Bees Minister Lord de Mauley wants your thoughts on his…

If you are in the UK, you might spare the time to help with this survey. All knowledge and participation helps protect our furry friends. Thank you www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BumblebeeConservation https://www.boredpanda.com/bees-declared-most-important-being-on-planet This is fascinating. Do have a read.https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/bumblebees-of-the-world-bombus-brodmannicus/

http://qz.com/107970/scientists-discover-whats-killing-the-bees-and-its-worse-than-you-thought/ Here is a little about the Bumble bee rather than honeybees. Equally fascinating and equally necessary http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees/lifecycle/ http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0070182 Isabella Rossellini has a crazy series of films called Green Porno. The films relate the mating habits and rituals of various bugs and beasties Here is Isabella’s take on BEES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUsm2N0f6GE

If you haven’t signed this yet, please do. It is vital https://secure.avaaz.org/en/save_the_bees_us_pet_loc/?bhNkKeb&v=46969

If you live in the UK you might want to sign up for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. They do sterling work in creating awareness for the bee communities. Many of which are being put on endangered species lists, which is very concerning indeed. Here are their details: Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Registered Charity No:1115634 / Scottish…