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London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Ominous warning for humanity as insects mysteriously 'fall silent'

Rapid global insect declines threaten pollination, food production, nutrient availability, and human health, signaling imminent ecological instability.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds

Flying insect density in a remote Colorado meadow declined by 6.6% annually, totaling a 72.4% loss over 20 years, likely driven by warming summers.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Fiji ant study provides new evidence of insects' decline on remote islands

79% of Fiji's endemic ant species have declined, with declines beginning around human arrival ~3,000 years ago and accelerating over the past 300 years.
Science
fromThe Walrus
7 months ago

In Defence of Wasps | The Walrus

Heat-loving wasps, including yellowjackets and hornets, are thriving and expanding across Europe and North America while many other insect species decline.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them

Insects are declining rapidly globally, impacting other species and ecosystems, yet individuals can take actionable steps to help.
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