#bees #microplastics"The dangers of microplastics seeping into water, soil, and other locations along the environmental chain are well known by now. But researchers are increasingly sounding the alarm on the effect of the ubiquitous material on one of the most important cogs in Earth’s machine: bees.
The Washington Post recently highlighted a number of studies demonstrating mounting evidence that microplastics can have serious consequences on both bees and their attempts at pollination. The most significant concern relates to how these contaminants can impact a bee’s cognitive abilities: When inhaled, plastics can confuse bees, making their journey to pollinate difficult and impacting their memory of where they should be going."
https://www.mentalfloss.com/microplastics-in-bees
