Friday, October 20, 2017 8:13:43 PM
'Ecological Armageddon': Warnings From Scientists as Flying Insects Disappear
As new report shows flying insect population plunged by 76 percent, author predicts "our grandchildren will inherit a profoundly impoverished world"
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/10/19/ecological-armageddon-warnings-scientists-flying-insects-disappear
The study fuels mounting concerns about how flying insects, particularly pollinators such as bees, are affected by climate change as well as chemicals used in agriculture and other industries. A study published earlier this month revealed researchers found neonicotinoid pesticides—which have been linked to bee harm and broader ecological damage—in the majority of honey samples collected from around the world.
New research published Oct. 18 revealed a significant decline in flying insect populations in Germany over the past 27 years. (Photo: Armin S. Kowalski/Flickr/cc)
As new report shows flying insect population plunged by 76 percent, author predicts "our grandchildren will inherit a profoundly impoverished world"
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/10/19/ecological-armageddon-warnings-scientists-flying-insects-disappear
The study fuels mounting concerns about how flying insects, particularly pollinators such as bees, are affected by climate change as well as chemicals used in agriculture and other industries. A study published earlier this month revealed researchers found neonicotinoid pesticides—which have been linked to bee harm and broader ecological damage—in the majority of honey samples collected from around the world.
New research published Oct. 18 revealed a significant decline in flying insect populations in Germany over the past 27 years. (Photo: Armin S. Kowalski/Flickr/cc)
Join the InvestorsHub Community
Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
