UK bees face serious danger from dual threats endangering their survival.

As the UK faces its fourth heatwave of the summer, bumblebee populations are declining, posing a threat to vital pollination. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust reports significant drops in three common species: red-tailed, buff-tailed, and common carder bumblebees, which have decreased by 20%, 25%, and 35% respectively since the record temperatures of 2022. The rising heat makes it difficult for bees to forage, forcing them to expend energy on cooling their hives instead.