Earth Day: Save the Bees

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Everyone has their environmental cause. For some it's vegetarianism, for others, it's preventing drilling for oil in Alaska. What really gets my wheel's turning: Honeybees.

Honeybees are a vital part of the ecosystem, and due to global warming, their numbers are dwindling. Fast. Losing the honeybees would not only mean the extinction of one of my favorite condiments, honey, but it would also damage every plant that relies on their pollination to produce food, which is roughly 1/3 of the food supply.

All in all, it's a real disaster. Its not just Bee Movie in 3-D. It's a real problem. Here's how you can help.