Bees are very misunderstood; many people are scared of them and would rather swat them than help them thrive. However, bees are a very important part of our food production system, and because they are dying out at an alarming rate, scientists are worried that we’ll soon have trouble pollinating some of the most common […]
In February of 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated the rusty patched bumblebee an endangered species — the first such classification for a bumblebee in the continental U.S. This means that these bees will now qualify for federal protections, and the government will develop a recovery plan. This designation also means that states […]
Art and architecture can have a major impact on the environment, whether it’s by raising awareness, providing commentary, or maintaining or improving the natural atmosphere around them.