A simple act to aid the environment following days of scorching sunshine
Gardeners across the UK are being encouraged to place a tray of water in their gardens this weekend, as a simple act to aid the environment following days of scorching sunshine.
Bumblebees, along with common bees and even wasps, are crucial pollinators that play an integral role in our ecosystem. The World Wildlife Foundation has issued a warning about the serious decline in bumblebee numbers due to habitat loss from various factors including pesticides, pollution, and climate change.Bumblebees have a furry coat that helps them survive in the UK's typically moderate climate.
"Unfortunately, like many insects, bumblebees are in decline due to habitat loss linked to land use change, pesticides, and pollution, all made worse by climate change. As temperatures rise, bumblebees are moving north to look for more suitable environments, but sadly some species could find themselves with nowhere left to go.
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