You’ve no doubt heard the alarming news that bee populations are on the decline. These and other beneficial pollinators are crucial to our survival as a species but climate changes impact on pollinators is becoming worrisome. It isn’t just the bees — butterflies and climate change don’t mix well either. Keep reading to learn more about bees and climate change as well the effect on other pollinators. Effects of Climate Change on Pollinators Climate change is a change in global (or regional) climate patterns in direct relation to increased levels of carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels. What is the effect on bees? Climate change affects pollinators in several ways, but the gist is that the extremes in weather create stressful conditions that affect feeding, habitat, and procreation. Most species have the ability to adapt to changing conditions within reason, and bees and butterflies are no exception. […]
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