There are, of course, several possibilities associated with the loss of honey bees, among them are some disease such as a virus or bacteria, some cyclic problem that we need merely to recognize but which will naturally correct itself, and various types of pollution: agrochemical pollution, air pollution, water pollution, pollution from genetically modified plants, or even possibly electro-magnetic effects from TV and radio stations or cellular phone towers. But, one question is how long this problem has been seen. If it is not a physical disease that the bees have, then we may wish to find out what has happened in the agricultural industry at about the time this disease or rather loss of bees was first noted? If this problem parallels introduction of genetically engineered crops, we need to see if there is a link and, if so, correct the problem. Without bees, many crops would be pollinated far less, if at all and our farming industry would suffer immensely. We need to look with an open mind for the problem or combination of problems and adjust quickly to save our food sources and the very growth of many of our plants.
Sincerely,
David Shapiro BA Cum laude, Chemistry/biochemistry MA. SCI 845-228-8861
November 19, 2008
Posted on July 18 at 6:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There are, of course, several possibilities associated with the loss of honey bees, among them are some disease such as a virus or bacteria, some cyclic problem that we need merely to recognize but which will naturally correct itself, and various types of pollution: agrochemical pollution, air pollution, water pollution, pollution from genetically modified plants, or even possibly electro-magnetic effects from TV and radio stations or cellular phone towers.
But, one question is how long this problem has been seen. If it is not a physical disease that the bees have, then we may wish to find out what has happened in the agricultural industry at about the time this disease or rather loss of bees was first noted? If this problem parallels introduction of genetically engineered crops, we need to see if there is a link and, if so, correct the problem.
Without bees, many crops would be pollinated far less, if at all and our farming industry would suffer immensely. We need to look with an open mind for the problem or combination of problems and adjust quickly to save our food sources and the very growth of many of our plants.
Sincerely,
David Shapiro
BA Cum laude, Chemistry/biochemistry
MA. SCI
845-228-8861
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