We are beekeepers and over the last ten years things have changed very quickly and our bees have been badly impacted by climate change...
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We are beekeepers and over the last ten years things have changed very quickly and our bees have been badly impacted by climate change…
First the drought stopped the nectar and water from flowing and the bees barely survived, even with our best efforts to support them.
Then the fires came and burned some of the hives and burned the trees that were the bees food source. We moved bees out of the path of fires to somewhere we thought was save and then had to move them again when another fire came through an area that had already just been burned.
Then the floods came and some beehives were swept away. And again there was not enough food for the bees.
Apart from that we are dealing with lots of cheap fake honey being imported and flooding the market. And now also varroa mite.
Farmers all over the world are very affected by climate change. The whole worlds food security is at risk if climate change continues as it is.
We are part of a group called Farmers for Climate Action who are trying to raise awareness in Australia.
Hundreds of people from across the country are sharing their stories to send a clear message to the Australian government - it's time for real action on climate change.
Every story appears as a point on this map. Click around to read how climate change is affecting our communities, and add your own story to the map.
People all across Australia are being harmed by climate change. These are some of their stories.
We're reviewing your story now. As soon as it's up on the website we'll send you an email to let you know. We need as many people as possible to share their climate stories - so we can show the government that Australians need urgent climate action. Will you spread the word by sharing this campaign on social media?
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It doesn't matter how big or small the impact you've felt - everyone's story is important.
Together we can show the government that taking real climate action is in everyone’s interest.
