Missouri and the World
Scientists say increasingly common heatwaves could be causing serious damage to bee populations – not necessarily by killing the insects outright, but by severely harming their ability to reproduce.
New research published in the Journal of Thermal Biology found that extreme heat dramatically reduced fertility in red mason bees, an important pollinator species common in British gardens and orchards. [Read more…] about Heatwaves may be quietly devastating bee populations, scientists warn
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of sweeping tariffs during what he termed the “Liberation Day” speech.
These measures include a universal 10 percent tariff on all imports, with additional, higher tariffs targeting specific countries based on trade imbalances.
For instance, China faces a 34 percent tariff, the European Union 20 percent, and Japan 24 percent. The administration asserts that these tariffs aim to bolster domestic manufacturing and rectify longstanding trade deficits. [Read more…] about Consensus seems to support the view that tariffs will negatively affect the United States
