“We’re the canary in the coal mine… If bees are dying now, that tells you something is wrong with the ecosystem”

So:

Devastating honeybee die-off (1.1M colonies) threatens California’s almond industry as beekeepers report massive losses of 62% from June-Feb. Empty hives mystify experts, leaving farmers scrambling for pollinators as beekeepers face $650M+ ($1b?) in damages.