Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Collapse of insects
Collapse of insects: Story at-a-glanceWorldwide, more than 40 percent of insect species are threatened with extinction in the next few decadesOverall, the total mass of insects is said to be falling by a “shocking” 2.5 percent a year; if this rate continues unchecked, insects could disappear within 100 yearsHabitat loss due to land converted to intensive agriculture, as well as urbanization, are major threats to insectsThe next most significant contributor to insect declines...
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