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Bees will become ‘disorientated and stressed’ by bright lights and noise if mine given the go ahead – ABC News
One of Australia’s largest beekeeping businesses fears bright lights and noise at a proposed gold mine nearby could result in millions of bees becoming disorientated…
One of Australia’s largest beekeeping businesses fears bright lights and noise at a proposed gold mine nearby could result in millions of bees becoming disorientated and stressed.
Key points:
- Beekeeper concerned nearby mine proposal would leave her bees disorientated
- Researcher says concerns over bright lights and loud noises at mine sites are valid
- Mine company confident it can mitigate concerns of impact on bee hives in neighbouring state forest
The $415 million McWhillamys Gold Project at Blayney,…
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