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This bee species may be endangered by climate change
This article discusses how certain types of bees may be endangered by climate change – a few degrees of warming make a big difference.
Across the western U.S., a shiny green bee pollinates manzanita shrubs and overwinters in the boreholes of trees.
But warming temperatures could make it harder for this species, Osmia ribifloris, […]
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Study: Active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup hurts honey bee guts
This article discusses how the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup hurts honey bee guts. The weedkiller glyphosate decreases microorganisms in honey bee guts and these changes leave them more susceptible to death, according to a new study.
Honey bees exposed to levels of glyphosate commonly found in the environment had […]
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Study: As temperatures rise, wildflowers are under stress
This article discusses how climate change will impact wildflowers, and those creatures that rely on them to survive. In western high country, a decline in wildflowers could trigger a cascade of changes.
Every summer, hikers and photographers look forward to bursting blooms of alpine wildflowers in the high country of […]
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Study: What will happen to pollinators as the climate changes?
This article discusses what will happen to pollinators as the climate changes. Rising temperatures and weird weather put stress on the birds and the bees.
Twice a day, Lorne Covington walks his dogs around his 20 acres in Skaneateles, New York. Covington’s lot is mostly wooded, with a four-acre wildflower meadow. […]
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Study: Crop losses to pests will soar as climate warms
This article discusses the problems climate change will have on food production. Rising temperatures make insects eat and breed more, leading to food losses growing world population cannot afford, say scientists.
Rising global temperatures mean pests will devour far more of the world’s crops, according to the first global analysis […]
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Could climate change make mosquitoes worse in Virginia?
This article discusses whether mosquitoes can be affected by climate change. The answer is more complicated than you might think.
All over the state, Virginia residents have been quick to condemn this year’s especially wet summer. But those torrential downpours might be why you have fewer mosquito […]
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Tropical disease outbreaks are growing threat in Europe as temperatures rise
This article discusses how climate change is affecting the health of people because of increased exposure to disease-carrying bugs. After West Nile virus kills 22 people in heatwave, experts warn of more mosquito and tick-borne diseases due to climate change.
Europe is facing a growing threat of tropical […]
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DeSmogBlog-Another set of environmental stories
This blog post addresses multiple issues and is well worth subscribing to:
What Shell knew (and when) about fossil fuels and its impact on climate.
Felony arrests of activists fighting against a Louisiana pipeline.
Virginia environmental regulators and their financial relationship with Dominion Energy.
The Koch brothers fight against electric buses.
Florida’s problems with […]
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Feeling Sick? You May Have A Case Of Climate Change
This article discusses how climate change is affecting health. Climate change is, quite literally, making us ill.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this spring that diseases from mosquito, flea and tick bites tripled in the U.S. between 2004 and 2016, with more […]
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Study: During dry periods, mosquitoes come for your blood
This article discusses how mosquitoes feed more often in very dry weather, according to new research.
Joshua Benoit of the University of Cincinnati says dry weather can leave mosquitoes dehydrated. And thirst changes how they act.
Benoit: “When they’re dehydrated, they actually blood feed more often.”
His team recently found that thirst makes […]
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