The future of Alaska’s pollinators

By: Timothy Bundy

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 768

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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On an August evening in Interior Alaska, the sun hangs low over the hills as a bumblebee makes its final foraging trip of the season. The fireweed is fading, the nights are cooling, and the bee will soon retreat underground to overwinter. Moments like this — quiet and easy to overlook — capture the delicate balance that defines life for Alaska’s pollinators.

As the state continues to warm and ecosystems shift, the future of Alaska’s …

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