Bumblebees in Crisis: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Climate Change The recent heatwaves sweeping across the United Kingdom have brought a sense of déjà vu, but this time it's not just about human comfort or productivity.
The true victims of these extreme temperatures are bumblebees, whose numbers are dwindling at an alarming rate.
Data from 2022 shows that three heatwaves and record breaking temperatures resulted in significant declines across the country, with some species peaking as much as 35% below normal.