Climate change is one the most daunting problems the world faces. It affects facets of everyday life, ranging from the seasons all the way to the humble bumblebee of the Rocky Mountains. Joining us today is PhD candidate Jackie Fitzgerald, from our very own Northwestern University, to tell us all about how bees are impacted by climate change, and how they may be able to adapt.

If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:

• A New York Times article on a recent study investigating heat waves and bumblebee decline 
• A in-depth article on the Magazine of American Beekeeping about bees in a changing climate
• An article on New Scientist about how bumblebees can adapt to climate change by evolving shorter tongues

Make sure to check out Jackie's work on her website!

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