An unprecedented scientific report says bees and other pollinators are in dire need of help says the Washington Post.

Around the world, the animals that pollinate our food crops — over 20,000 species of bees, butterflies, bats and many others — are the subject of growing attention. An increasing number of pollinator species are thought to be in decline, threatened by a variety of mostly human pressures, and their struggles could pose significant risks for global food security and public health.

Until now, most assessments of pollinator health have been conducted on a regional basis, focusing on certain countries or parts of the world. But this week, a United Nations organization has released the first-ever global assessment of pollinators, highlighting their importance for worldwide food and nutrition, describing the threats they currently face and outlining strategies to protect them.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/02/26/unprecedented-scientific-report-says-bees-and-other-pollinators-are-in-dire-need-of-help/