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The Business of Bees
The Business of Bees.

Climate

The Business of Bees

Colony Collapse Disorder among other stressors are killing the bees. Making the world a better place for bees is better for farmers, businesses and...

Risky Bees-ness: The Unexpected Threat Facing Honeybees
A close up of a wooden bee box. Bees are swarming the outside.

Announcements

Risky Bees-ness: The Unexpected Threat Facing Honeybees

It's no secret that bees are struggling. But there's another threat facing these important pollinators that you might not expect.

No TP? No problem! Bidets are the way
The Dawn of a new Bidet: the secret to a cleaner butt and a greener planet

Announcements

No TP? No problem! Bidets are the way

Switching from toilet paper to bidets could save millions of trees per year, cut water use drastically and maybe even improve personal hygiene in...

How to Talk About Climate Change With Your Family (Without Ruining Everyone's Day)
How to Talk About Climate Change With Your Family (Without Ruining Everyone's Day).

Climate

How to Talk About Climate Change With Your Family (Without Ruining Everyone's Day)

Climate change is a hot topic (no pun intended) in the world today. But it's important that you be able to talk about it calmly and compassionately...

How to Ferment Garlic in Honey
How to Ferment Garlic in Honey.

Food & Water

How to Ferment Garlic in Honey

While you’re stuck at home during the pandemic, why not take a few minutes to start a science experiment that also makes something delicious?

How to Make a Windowsill Bee Garden
Purple chive blossoms in front of a yellow wall.

Climate

How to Make a Windowsill Bee Garden

Have limited space, but still want to help save bees? Plant a bee garden on your windowsill!

The Honey Dilemma: How Mexican Beekeepers Are Stuck in a Sticky Situation
The Honey Dilemma: How Mexican Beekeepers Are Stuck in a Sticky Situation.

Announcements

The Honey Dilemma: How Mexican Beekeepers Are Stuck in a Sticky Situation

The beekeeping industry in Mexico is facing a total estimated loss of 10.7 billion pesos ($576 million) a year due to cheaper competition in the...

To protect ourselves from pandemics, we have to protect the poor
A young girl gathers water from a river into a yellow jug.

Announcements

To protect ourselves from pandemics, we have to protect the poor

We all want to protect ourselves and our loved ones from COVID-19 and future pandemics. The best way to do just that is to protect each other,...