Bees are in decline but backyard hives won’t save them
Some experts say the trend of backyard beekeeping could at best do little to save bees, and at worst leave certain species worse off
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A bumblebee’s work is never done. Next: saving the environment
Harnessing the hardworking bumblebee could boost crop yields, cut down on pesticides, and maybe even save honeybees, too