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As the team was researching the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), we found many scattered ideas about the causes. There were many articles that said pesticides were the cause. France even banded a certain type of pesticide because the believed it was causing the bee disappearances. There are still other articles that believe the cause is a virus or climate change or mites. The simple fact is that scientists do not know what is causing all these bees to disappear. This phenomenon has only been occurring in the last decade or so; therefore, there is very little research. On the other hand, since CCD has occurred fairly recently, the scientists can eliminate some factors. Individually, the team members decided to explore the factors they believed were the causes. As a team, the members had to decide whether or not pesticides were the main cause of CCD. After completing the research, the team came to the conclusion that there most likely is no simple answer. As a scientist in the 60 Minutes video said, CCD is probably not caused by just one factor or any one combination of factors. However, that statement still leaves the causes of CCD wide open and the solution elusive. Researchers are working with beekeepers and farmers all over the world to try and reverse the damage that CCD has already caused to the honeybees and to crop production. There is still no clear cause(s) of the Colony Collapse Disorder, but the CCD Debate Team collectively believes that time is running out for the honeybees and everyone in the bee business needs to diligently to figure out how to reverse the process before it’s too late.


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