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Extreme heat is overwhelming honey bees’ ability to regulate their hive temperatures, according to research from a scorching Arizona summer. High temperatures caused damaging fluctuations inside hives, leading to population declines. Smaller colonies were hit the hardest, experiencing the most severe temperature swings. As global temperatures rise due to climate change, heat waves pose a growing threat to bees and the critical pollination services they provide.
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