Bumblebee (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption Global warming is putting the squeeze on bumblebees. In the most comprehensive study ever conducted of the impacts of climate change on these critical pollinators, scientists have discovered that global warming is rapidly shrinking the area where bumblebees are found in both North America and Europe. The new study is reported in the journal Science. Credit Leif Richardson, UVM Usage Restrictions with coverage of associated story. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.