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Deep Dive: Desynchronized (2021)

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Desynchronized
Desynchronized addresses the decline of insect populations due to the climate crisis, focusing on Pope Canyon Queens, a beekeeping and queen breeding company in Northern California. The documentary outlines the impact of the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex fires, which destroyed their farm, shop, and half of their hives, illustrating the direct consequences of climate events on local businesses. The film features insights from Dr. Nicholas Teets, a PhD in Entomology, who discusses predicted phenological shifts that could worsen insect population declines. Additionally, Howard Goldstein, Senior Forest Ecologist at the Prospect Park Alliance, emphasizes the importance of community gardens and green spaces in urban areas for supporting insect recovery, highlighting the interconnectedness of ecosystems and human activities.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the beekeepers of Pope Canyon Queens in Northern California.
  • •Find out how wildfires impact local beekeeping businesses.
  • •See how urban gardens help recover insect populations.

Did You Know

•Pope Canyon Queens lost half of their hives in the 2020 fires.
•Dr. Nicholas Teets holds a PhD in Entomology and discusses insect shifts.
•Howard Goldstein is a Senior Forest Ecologist at the Prospect Park Alliance.

Perfect For

Insect conservationBeekeeping enthusiastsClimate change awareness