Melting glaciers linked to rising bee diseases and pollinator threats.

Melting glaciers are not only reshaping landscapes but also altering the floral resources available to bees, potentially increasing the spread of diseases among these crucial pollinators. A decline in bee populations can have cascading effects on other species and agricultural systems. Research published in Oikos highlights how glacier retreat in the Swiss Alps affects the interactions between plants, insects, and microorganisms, raising concerns about disease transmission among honey bees and wild bees.