Environmental crisis that we are facing nowadays – Disappearing bees

Whether it is ‘X-Files’ or ‘Black Mirror’, artificial bees appear more and more in film and television productions. This also reflects a cruel fact: bees in the nature world are disappearing. Bees, is this little insect disappearing influence greatly on humans? In fact, bees are not only insects, but also important species that ensure ecological balance. Bees play the role of pollination, and pollination is a key step in ensuring the normal harvest of supplies such as food, fruits, and vegetables that humans depend on.

Do you think artificial bees in TV series are just science fiction? In fact, it is really happening. According to the survey data, since 2007, scientists have selectively tracked one bee from every four in the United States, Europe, Australia and other places. The results show that about 30% of the bees disappear in the United States each year. According to statistics, Among the 1,330 species of crops used by humans， more than 1000 species rely on bees to impart pollen.

The reasons for the disappearance of bees are complex and diverse, including the destruction of the habitat of bee, global warming and environmental degradation, and the abuse of chemical pesticides. Whether it is natural conditions or human disturbance, it is an indisputable fact that the number of bees has dropped significantly.

The current decline in the number of bees has caused scientists to worry that there will be food production cuts and food shortages around the world, and by that time, social problems such as violent riots will follow. To avoid this situation from happening, governments are also actively introducing measures such as establishing bee protection areas, reducing the use of pesticides, and so on.

Species are the foundation of ecosystems. Creatures like bees are the bridge between plants and animals, which is indispensable in the ecological chain. If there is a break in this link, a large number of biological before and after the bio-chain will inevitably suffer. Everything mentioned above means that we must realize that the problem that the bees are disappearing needs to receive enough attention.