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Posted Sun Jan 13 2008: from The Canadian: Catastrophic Bee de-populations http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1200257246 "It is particularly worrisome, she said, that the bees' death is accompanied by a set of symptoms, "which does not seem to match anything in the literature." In many cases, scientists have found evidence of almost all known bee viruses in the few surviving bees found in the hives after most have disappeared. Some had five or six infections at the same time and were infested with fungi -- a sign, experts say, that the insects' immune system may have collapsed." [Read more stories about: ] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: Some suspect that the genetically modified pest-resistant plant pollen might be causing the bee problem. 40 percent of US fields are planted with the GM crops. Gosh, insect toxins built into the plants -- why would bees be affected? Whattaya mean, you didn't test for that? NEXT> More stories: Oil shale rises again in Western Colorado U.N. says prepare for big flu pandemic economic hit (Catastrophic Bee de-populations) 'Islamic Jesus' hits Iranian movie screens Antarctic ice sheet shrinking at faster rate Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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