2007-04-26 02:41:25 · 4 answers · asked by Canadian Time Traveler 3 in Environment
It will cause lots of problems in the food line. Bees are the reason we have the vast majority of fruits and vegetables. Very few plants are like corn. There are those that are saying that the decline of bees will end up lining the wallets of pharmaceutical companies. With out the natural vitamins and minerals and antioxidants we will have to turn to them for nutritional needs. I don't fully think this is true but it can make since. Especially if you now hear about the Chinese governments clams of weather controlling for the Olympics. Their clam not mine.
2007-04-26 05:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Of course there is alway potential for devastating results that we could not possibly predict until something actually happens. However, many fruits and vegetables are self-pollinating plants (lettuce, tomatoes, beans, eggplants, herbs, etc) Also the wind is the biggest pollinator of plants. Though I will admit that after hearing the decline of honeybees I have taken steps to save the honeybee by being more environmentally conscience. I have changed all of my lightbulbs to CFLs. I have began buying locally produced and organic products (though more expensive! The $$ I am saving on my energy bill compensates I suppose). I looking into buying a hybrid and am starting a "bee-friendly" garden. That might sound extreme but it makes me feel better!
2007-04-26 12:21:04 · answer #2 · answered by KND 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Certainly if bees went extinct it would be a big problem, but there are food crops that do not depend on bees. Corn for example.
2007-04-26 10:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly could.
2007-04-26 09:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋