What Happens If All The Bees Die?

What would happen if all honey bees were to disappear? Is it possible that we would all be dead in a few years?

Bees are tremendously important for pollinating the kind of plants we grow to feed ourselves, and the cattle we keep for the same reason. You’ve probably heard that since 2006, bees have been mysteriously disappearing. Some beekeepers say 90% of their bees are gone. Today’s episode of AsapSCIENCE looks at the possible causes for the decline and the consequences of a bee-free society.

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What Happens If All The Bees Die?