Loss of bees could be 'a blow to UK economy'

BBC News reports that of bees and other pollinators were to disappear completely, the cost to the UK economy could be up to £440m per year. "This amounts to about 13% of the country's income from farming. In a bid to save the declining insects, up to £10m has been invested in nine projects that will explore threats to pollinators". As we read about the drought stricken nations around the world and its impact on millions of lives - loss of natural capital should not be underestimated.