bee

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It seems like you provided a long list of sources about the decline of honey bee populations and related issues. However, I'll try to extract some general points from these sources: 1. **Honey Bee Decline**: The article "Iridovirus and Microsporidian Linked to Honey Bee Colony Decline" suggests that viruses and microorganisms are linked to the decline of honey bee colonies. 2. **Bee Catastrophe**: The news articles mention a significant decline in honey bee populations, with some reports suggesting up to 50% of colonies have died off in certain regions. 3. **Pesticides**: Research has suggested that neonicotinoids, a type of pesticide, may be contributing to the decline of bees (e.g., "EFSA identifies risks to bees from neonicotinoids"). 4. **Climate Change**: The IPCC report (2014) suggests that climate change is affecting bee populations and the crops they pollinate. 5. **EU Ban on Pesticides**: In 2018, the EU agreed to a total ban on bee-harming pesticides ("EU agrees total ban on bee-harming pesticides"). 6. **Alternative Pollinators**: Some researchers are exploring alternative pollinators, such as non-Apis bees (e.g., "An Assessment of Non-Apis Bees as Fruit and Vegetable Crop Pollinators in Southwest Virginia"). If you'd like me to extract specific information or provide a summary of these sources, please let me know!