Solutions: Wildlife
We need to preserve the wild life of our planet. We live in an encompassing net of biological relationships. Some can be close and fun, but all of them are important and have a place.
The bees have a serious problem. One quarter of bee colonies have died in recent years. Beekeepers and farmers are very alarmed. What is causing the disappearance of so many bees?
Beekeeper David Hackenberg believes the culprit is a relatively new type of pesticide called "neonicotinoids," a synthetic chemical based on nicotine.
Hackenberg says, "well, basically, the chemical, the manufacturers of this product say it breaks down their immune system, causes memory loss, causes nervous system disorders. It causes the insects to quit feeding."
