Archive

Bees, Butterflies Closer to Extinction

IT STINGS

Warning from UN science report.

cheats/2016/02/26/bees-butterflies-closer-to-extinction/160226-bees-cheat_rfdrht
© Mike Blake / Reuters

A United Nations science report cautions that many species of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are getting closer to extinction. The nearly 20,000 species are an important element in billions of dollars’ of crops every year, including those for coffee and chocolate, in addition to lots of fruits and vegetables....

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.