More protection needed for bees
It’s been a while since I’ve known about honey bee populations being threatened by mites. Now I know that bumble bees have been put on the endangered list, which poses problems for human beings. I say that because bees are nature’s pollinators of plants, which supply one third of the food supply for human beings.
Humans in a lot of ways are their own worst enemies in that we contribute toward the demise of bees, too. The use of pesticides is another reason why bees are declining in population, because agricultural use of these chemicals are killing nature’s pollinators. Overpopulation and the declining landscape of rural areas also lead to the demise of our precious bee populations since we are taking away their natural habitats.
First, many say the issue of overpopulation and protection of rural areas, especially forest areas, must be tackled by government. Second, government agricultural agencies must seriously solve the mite problem that honey bees face. Third, pesticide use for agricultural purposes must be controlled. Like many say, we are our own worst enemies. So many problems in the world! Imagine only having meat to eat and no fruits and vegetables.
Dean Nagasako
Honokaa
You call that justice?
Thank you for the good coverage on the “Peter Boy” case. Although the April 6 headline stated “Justice for Peter Boy,” that is not the case. Peter Boy was shafted by the system!
In spite of all the warnings, CPS, Child Protective Services, sent this boy back into the same environment that injured him at age 3 months so that he could be further brutalized and finally killed. The people who made this decision continue in life without having to admit or take responsibility for their screw-up.
Leningrad Elarionoff
Waimea