> U.S. beekeepers lost nearly 40% of their honeybee colonies last winter — the greatest reported winter hive loss since the partnership started its surveys 13 years ago. The total annual loss was slightly above average.

So, was this really bad news? Or is just slightly bad? 40% is the most of 13 data points, but what's the average? 39%? 20%? It's completely absent from this article.