However, the power of bees goes beyond food. Their pollination assures plant life, and healthy plants are the backbone of a healthy environment. Plants are responsible for ½ of the world’s oils , fibers, and raw materials for items such as clothing. They produce oxygen for us to breathe, provide ingredients for medicines, and absorb CO2 to counteract climate change. Soil erosion prevention and clean waterways are also benefits of plant life, both of which are things we can’t survive without.

The economy is also affected by bees. Our country’s crops are a huge source of income, all of which are dependent on bees. It is estimated that $235 and $577 billion worth of annual global food production directly relies on the contribution of pollinators. Without the pollination of bees, the world would be at a significant financial loss.