Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)Opinion

It's OK to love all bees — including honey bees

The accusations you may have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed by evidence. Entomologists explain that there are ...
The Conversation

Honey bees are suprisingly abundant, research shows – but most are wild, not managed in hives

There are roughly 100 million managed western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in hives worldwide, with about half in Europe, Africa and western Asia, where the species is native, and the rest in ...
Fast Company

Wild bees are the real climate heroes

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Darko Mandich Year ...
Science Daily

Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumblebees

Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees. Honey bees may ...
MLive

Take a peek into the wild world of bees

NOVI, MICHIGAN – Honey right from the beehive. Sounds tasty, right? Meet hobbyist beekeeper Ryan Ormand. He has always been an avid gardener and he wanted to take it up a notch by beekeeping to ...
Civil Eats

In the Face of Numerous Threats, Bees Are Producing Less Honey

Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. Richard Coy ...
Civil Eats

Op-ed: Using Commercial Bumble Bees as Pollinators Is Putting Wild Bees at Risk

In January, a coalition of scientists from various academic and conservation organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) asking the agency to take action on an unexpected ...