Climate Warning? Bees Start Spring Swarming Early
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1 hour agoUpdated: May 21, 2026, 10:09 am EDTPublished: May 21, 2026, 9:56 am EDT

America's bees woke up 17 days early this spring, and it's a warning sign that climate change is rewriting nature's most basic rhythms. This alarming shift comes just one year after the deadliest honeybee crisis in U.S. history, when 62% of colonies were lost, leaving our food system more vulnerable than ever. See how warmer winters are playing a role.

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