We've all heard the alarming claim: if bees disappear, humans will follow. While this might be an exaggeration, it's undeniable that the loss of bees would lead to a significant decline in the availability and diversity of fresh produce, greatly impacting our nutrition.
In her climate fiction novel "The History of Bees," Norwegian author Maja Lunde transports us to the year 2098, envisioning a future where humans must manually pollinate fruit trees due to the absence of bees. This grim scenario raises a crucial question: how did we get to this point? Lunde's narrative explores this through three intertwined stories, following two beekeeper families in the 19th century and the 2000s.
Looking for something to read on World Bee Day? Look no further! "The History of Bees" is part of a powerful four-book climate fiction series, each volume exploring critical environmental issues. From the depletion of water resources to the disappearance of seeds, Lunde's series delves into the pressing questions of our time: What if we run out of water? What happens if we lose our seeds? Can we combat extinction without losing ourselves? Each book is a thought-provoking journey, and I warmly recommend them all!
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All of her books a out the environment are a great read.
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Fantastic books putting us in a future perspective - where we do not want to end up. Let’s change now and preserve the bees.
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Bees are soooo important! The thought of a world without them is terrifying.
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Amazing to read such in-depth and well imagined fiction. Bees are very crucial for our ecosystem.
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Europe or the US leading the way????
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This quite informative...this is actually already happening in some countries such as Israel where they use Humans to pollinate dates...we ought to protect all species as they are all significant in ensuring balance on the planet.
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What's particularly compelling about Lunde's narrative is how she seamlessly weaves together multiple timelines, spanning centuries, to illustrate the gradual unraveling of this vital ecological balance.
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I'm intrigued by the idea of a series that delves into such pressing issues and will definitely add it to my reading list!
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@princess_nel_268 Lunde paints a vivid picture of a world where bees have become extinct.
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Wow.This is very impressive .It underscores the power of fiction in advocating for climate action.
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@rukia_ahmed_abdi she also delves deep into the root causes of such catastrophic event.
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Very impressive!! This book will be helpful and thought-provoking exploration of the potential consequences of bee extinction and it will illuminate this critical environmental challenge.
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@walter_lungayi she highlights the complex interplay of human actions, industrialization, and environmental degradation that ultimately culminate in the disappearance of bees.
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Really important topics!
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@VitrinaNorte very interesting content 💯
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I love this book! It’s scary to note that some of her predictions of the future, like the need for humans to replace bees as pollinators, has already come true in parts of China.
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@Markus_Lutteman Despite the bleakness of the future portrayed in the novel, there's an underlying message of resilience and the power of human ingenuity.
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this is so enlightening
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We need awareness through every media. Books and authors such as these should be celebrated!
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@varsa_mahananda_156 sure.There is power in literature when it comes to creating awareness on climate action
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@varsa_mahananda_156 she offers a glimmer of hope by showcasing the capacity for adaptation and innovation in the face of adversity.
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What a masterpiece this is. This is a great way to create awareness on the importance of preserving the environment. We must be ready to make a sustainable future.
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@joseph_githinji Lunde prompts readers to reflect on our collective responsibility towards safeguarding the environment and preserving biodiversity.