Bees at work.Photo: cnn.com
Who knew that honey bees had such a huge impact on one of my favorite things - ice cream. I have heard over the past several years that the honey bee population in North America has dwindled significantly, and it is interesting to discover how many things honey bees, or the lack thereof, affect.
Many varieties of fruits, vegetables and nuts depend on the pollination of bees for survival. This could potentially affect far more than just Haagen-Dazs' favorite flavors. Last year studies were done linking the destruction of bee colonies to the radiation from cell phones. Apiarists in the UK have also noticed changes in their colonies.
It's sad to think we may be the cause of the disappearance of insects that make the natural world work, and in turn, nourish us and keep us healthy and well fed. It is certainly something to think about everytime we answer our cell phones.
On a slightly different note, I was surprised to hear that this is the first time that Haagen-Dazs has adopted a cause of this nature. It kind of makes me only want to eat Ben & Jerry's from here on out. Anyway, just something to think about. Honey bees, who knew?
This is a really interesting article. I actually did know that the honey bee population is dwindling, but I guess I did not realize how serious the problem is. As far as Haagen-Dazs goes, I'll probably still eat it, and I'll definitely still use my cell phone, but I will think about the bees every time I use either from now on!
Sad. I wonder how accurate this research is. Honey is the miracle food. It’s supposed to cure numerous ailments like arthritis, sore throat, colds, upset stomachs, immune system, cholesterol and more. Also like you said it is used to make all kinds of tasty treats, like ice cream.
Sad. I wonder how accurate this research is. Honey is the miracle food. It’s supposed to cure numerous ailments like arthritis, sore throat, colds, upset stomachs, immune system, cholesterol and more. Also like you said it is used to make all kinds of tasty treats, like ice cream.