Honey bees worldwide began to experience mass hive disappearances that were first reported by beekeepers in the United States in 2006. While performing their day-to-day tasks, the bees would simply disappear and fail to return to the hive. Scientists have yet to discover the cause for the bees' disappearance, now known as the Colony Collapse Disorder.
Funding the Studies
The scientists find the cause of the Colony Collapse Disorder among the bees.USDA: USDA Awards $4.1 Million To Study Colony Collapse Disorder (June 27, 2008) In addition, the U.S. Congress has approved $10 million to go toward the problem after hearing from scientists as well as food manufacturers like Haagen-Dazs. Over 40 percent of Haagen-Dazs' flavor line-up has been affected by fruit prices because of the disappearing bees.Telegraph: Food prices threatened by silence of the bees (June 27, 2008)
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Colony Collapse Disorder appears to be affecting other pollinators as wellGlobe and Mail: The buzz over disappearing bees (July 21, 2008)
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The House Appropriations Committee has allotted $10 million to study the causeTelegraph: Food prices threatened by silence of the bees (June 27, 2008)
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Declining populations and availability of rental hives has driven up food pricesTelegraph: Food prices threatened by silence of the bees (June 27, 2008)
