The global bee decline and how we can stop it | DW Documentary

Bees pollinize plants and are key to the survival of entire crops. But these crucial insects are threatened by a global decline in bee populations. What if bees die out? The consequences for humans would be fatal.

Bees have been around for more than 100 million years. There are 20,000 different types, all working to pollinate a huge array of plants. But researchers have noticed a global population decline in recent years. What are the causes? And how can it be stopped?

There are many possible solutions. Some are already ubiquitous, others are futuristic. This film takes us on a trip around the world, to meet a variety of people all dedicated to saving the bees.

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