Mmm, Ellen Page. *raaahhrrrrr*

Not the bees!!

Here in the good young Germany just today scientists announced that the cause for the hive deaths (in Germany) are Acari.



For the German-speakers: http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/0,1518,753069,00.html#ref=top

*bugs

We don't like African killer bees.

Adding video to channels (Bugs) - requested by ant.

WTF is this about? They are acting like this is being caused by modern farming or something. It could be, but nobody knows for sure yet, so it's a bit early to start pointing fingers. Ecotard documentary, at least that's how the trailer strikes me.

>> ^cybrbeast:

WTF is this about? They are acting like this is being caused by modern farming or something. It could be, but nobody knows for sure yet, so it's a bit early to start pointing fingers. Ecotard documentary, at least that's how the trailer strikes me.


it is just a trailer.
and i agree with the penchant for hyperbole but thats a norm for most documentaries trying to make a point.
i remember following the disappearing bees mystery in 2006.
i had no idea until then just how vital bees were to agriculture.
there is a growing list of documentation on how industrialized farming/fishing practices have wreaked havoc on not just our food supply but on entire communities.

so while BP can spend 300 million on a PR campaign that attempts to convince us that corexit and crude oil are not only good for the fishes but good for us.we at least know who to point the finger at and call bullshit.
in this case there is no easy villain to flush out into the open but there has been a pattern over the last 50 years where some industrial practices have un-intended consequences.
so while i agree with you on the subject of "chicken little" syndrome, i dont think this is a situation we should take lightly nor dismiss quickly because the source is not easily identified.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/397072