Future of the Environment
Insects populations have been declining for nearly 100 years, study reveals
A new study, based on 41 countries across 5 continents, has found that land-based insects have been declining at a rate of 1% each year.
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Food Security
Why the diversity of insects is crucial for maintaining crop yields
The widespread decline of insect species worldwide is driving scientists and policymakers to look for new ways to encourage population growth which is vital for pollination of crops.
Future of the Environment
This is what would happen to the natural world if all the insects disappeared
Recent reports of a 'bug Apocalypse' in the next few decades suggest that 40% of all insect species on Earth could be wiped out, and the consequences for humans could be huge.