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Bee Population Declines 72% In Colorado Since 2000

Colorado has the fifth most bee diversity of any region in the nation.

Environment Colorado is predicting bees could see extinction in the next few decades.
Environment Colorado is predicting bees could see extinction in the next few decades. (CBS)

By CBS Denver Staff:

The bee population has declined by about 72% in Colorado over the past two decades. Colorado has the fifth most bee diversity of any region in the nation.

The state has also seen the largest decline. Losing bees would mean a big, and drastic, change to our diets.

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