New on the PLOS Ecology Blog: Bees and Environmental Stressors

Bee populations are declining worldwide, raising concerns of a “pollination crisis.” Scientists have identified links to many human-induced environmental stressors, including pesticides, pollutants, parasites, diseases, and malnutrition.Why are bees are so sensitive to these environmental stressors, even at low levels? Read my latest PLOS Ecology Blog post: Bees and Environmental Stressors: Canaries in the Coal Mine.