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Originally Posted by clapstyx
I live close to a rainforest that has some of the longest surviving life forms in evolutionary history whre the number of species (including funghi and bacteria) is estimated to be over 400,000 types all up. The understanding we have is basically this (although it wont be formally released until its more conclusive).
The egg laying species that "self incubate", and there are many, are failing to reliably incubate because of the seasonal temperature band changes. This has caused a massive drop in regeneration rates across the board. ...
But sadly I think environmental consciousness has failed to grow fast enough and the speed of realistion too slow to change the course of history quickly enough before the ultimate decline.
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Good info Clapstyx! When I first heard it discussed they were suggesting systemic pesticides as a cause, however in reading the article I posted in #1 I see this problem is older than systemic pesticides. (I think 'systemic' is the term used, but the reference is to pesticides that stay within the plant rather than just on it.)
As to the honey, while it's a wonderful food, it is the many food plants we use that are only pollinated by bees that are at great risk as well. No bees means no apples, almonds, filberts, etcetera.
As to a 'ultimate decline' I have to say that is rather more a philosophical question than quanitative. Why should environmental consciousness be any different than any social growth, and procede at its own rate? Never underestimate the power of emergent properties.
