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This firefly delighted beachgoers. Now it's flickering out of existence.

The Bethany Beach firefly is proposed to be protected due to threats like climate change and light pollution, marking the first firefly listed under the Endangered Species Act.
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New Detective Work' on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect

Agricultural insecticides, particularly neonicotinoids, have the biggest impact on butterfly populations in the Midwest.

This year has been dead': where have Britain's insects gone?

Insect populations in Britain have significantly declined this year, alarming both gardeners and ecologists alike.

New Detective Work' on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect

Agricultural insecticides, particularly neonicotinoids, have the biggest impact on butterfly populations in the Midwest.

This year has been dead': where have Britain's insects gone?

Insect populations in Britain have significantly declined this year, alarming both gardeners and ecologists alike.
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Flowers Are Starting to Smell Different

Air pollution significantly reduces the number of insects visiting plants and affects pollination, potentially impacting plant reproduction.

Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers

Pollution can significantly reduce the number of insects visiting plants, impacting pollination and seed production.

Flowers Are Starting to Smell Different

Air pollution significantly reduces the number of insects visiting plants and affects pollination, potentially impacting plant reproduction.

Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers

Pollution can significantly reduce the number of insects visiting plants, impacting pollination and seed production.
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Study that asked people to count squashed bugs reveals worrying results

Citizen science survey shows 78% decline in bug splats on car number plates across the UK since 2004, indicating a significant drop in flying insects population.
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