In article , Martin
writes
In agriculture,
intensive methodologies often involve heavy use of chemicals, hence,
for example, the decrease in bee populations.

NOT. It was caused by a parasite that transmits a virus to the bees.

Far too simple. Varroa and other mites can be a contributory factor to
colony collapse but they are not THE cause. As with many things, the
causes are a collection of environmental (in its widest sense)
variables.

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