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NEWS ABOUT: bee colony collapse disorder

bee colony collapse disorder stories: 2 news summaries

Beekeeping Hobbyists Spark Swarm of Controversy

Towns across US limit the pastime

Jul 11, 08 12:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Beekeeping is causing an unwanted buzz in some American towns as amateurs raise colonies for the love of it. As honeybees disappear from commercial hives, the ranks of hobbyist beekeepers have risen to some 100,000, reports the Wall Street Journal. Amid concerns the bees could zoom amok, some communities... More »

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Bee Die-Off Threatens Dinner, Dessert

Colony collapse means trouble for fruits, nuts—and ice cream

Feb 18, 08 9:02 PM CST
(Newser) - The ongoing mystery of the diminishing honeybee population is threatening an important part of the American diet: ice cream. Bee colonies have been disappearing at a rapid rate, potentially causing problems with supplies of vegetables as well as fruit and nuts, which Haagen Dazs says may keep it from offering... More »

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