Geoengineering refers to the spraying of particles of aluminum barium, strontium oxide, and sulfates into our atmosphere purposely by the U.S. military. As these chemicals settle into the environment, they contaminate the soil, eventually finding their way into plants and flowers. Studies have shown that this puts bees at health risks from consuming these chemicals. Additionally, aluminum has recently been linked to the reduction in bee populations.
Key Takeaways:
- Could aluminum be playing a role in the devastating decline of bee populations? There have been seemingly endless debates about what is killing off the species responsible for making honey. Everything from pesticides to pollution has been suggested as a possible cause for the dramatic decrease in bees.
- Several species of bees have already been added to the endangered species list. In the fall of 2016, the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service announced that seven types of yellow-faced bees, native to Hawaii, would be deemed “endangered.” (Related: Stay current with the latest bee headlines at Bees.news)
- Aluminum has been linked to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease in humans. (Note that aluminum is also one of many toxic metals and ingredients still used in vaccines given to children.)
“Could aluminum be playing a role in the devastating decline of bee populations? There have been seemingly endless debates about what is killing off the species responsible for making honey. Everything from pesticides to pollution has been suggested as a possible cause for the dramatic decrease in bees.”