You might not think about bees when you're buying cucumbers or berries, but they're behind nearly every bite. Now, a wave of colony collapses in Texas is threatening the bees we rely on and the food supply they help sustain.
Studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastic, which may originate from everyday products such as food packaging or plastic toys, can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses. In turn, the microplastics can injure or even kill bees, and make pollination more difficult. wapo.st/3RDRRBO
-- The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) April 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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