A deep dive into the surprising growth of bee populations in Texas and the success of local beekeepers in combating Colony Collapse Disorder. From the increase in beekeeping operations to the legislative achievement of adding beekeeping to tax exemptions, the chapter showcases the resilience and dedication of Texas beekeepers in preserving vital honey bee populations.
Millions of bees died because of colony collapse disorder over the past few decades, but America’s honeybee population has now rocketed to an all-time high. The Washington Post's Andrew Van Dam explains how.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers with help from Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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