Why Urban Beekeeping’s Popularity Is on the Rise
While bees are showing up in cities across the US, there’s still a debate about the impact on crops and native bee populations.
City beekeepers are flying high these days. Colonies are springing up on New York skyscrapers, in San Francisco office parks and even at Bloomberg’s Washington, DC, office. It’s all part of an effort to give the pollinators a fighting chance — though it’s unclear just how beneficial that effort can be.
Today’s newsletter looks at raising bees in the city and what it takes to ensure native bees don’t feel the sting of out-of-towners. Plus, this week’s listen with UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski and watch about whether the Iran War is supercharging China’s global clout.