This competent reporter piece gives an overview of the crisis that bee populations are experiencing across the US. The story begins with a nice piece of sound, and includes a few other examples of good audio. The narration is straightforward and clear, although it could have been read with more energy. Actualities include bee farmers, apple growers and scientists who explain the various aspects of the collapse of bee colonies. They provide good information, although I would have wanted to learn a bit more about the beekeepers? craft, and to hear more about the impact the collapse is having on them on a personal level.