Bumblebees In The Spotlight

Climate change is one the most daunting problems the world
faces. It affects facets of everyday life, ranging from the
seasons all the way to the humble bumblebee of the Rocky
Mountains. Joining us today is PhD candidate Jackie Fitzgerald,
from our very own Northwestern University, to tell us all about
how bees are impacted by climate change, and how they may be able
to adapt.

If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this
episode, check out:


A New York Times article on a recent study investigating heat
waves and bumblebee decline 

A in-depth article on the Magazine of American Beekeeping
about bees in a changing climate

An article on New Scientist about how bumblebees can adapt to
climate change by evolving shorter tongues



Make sure to check out Jackie's work on her website!

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