Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis

Rowan Jacobsen

In Fruitless Fall, Rowan Jacobsen investigates the alarming decline of honeybees and the potential consequences for our food supply. Jacobsen travels the world, interviewing scientists, beekeepers, and farmers, to uncover the complex factors contributing to the problem. He explores the impact of pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change on honeybee populations. He also examines the role of commercial beekeeping practices, including the long-distance transport of bees and the use of artificial insemination, in the decline of honeybees.

Jacobsen's writing is clear and concise, and he does an excellent job of explaining the science behind the honeybee decline in a way that is accessible to lay readers. He also provides a wealth of practical information about what we can do to help honeybees, including planting bee-friendly flowers, avoiding the use of pesticides, and supporting local beekeepers.

Fruitless Fall is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our food supply. Jacobsen's book is a powerful call to action, and it provides us with the information we need to make a difference.

"Jacobsen reminds readers that bees provide not just the sweetness of honey, but also are a crucial link in the life cycle of our crops."-Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Author: Jacobsen, Rowan
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2010-07-15
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781596916395
Category: Nature : Environmental Conservation & Protection - General