Insect Collapse

Discussion in 'Science and Technology' started by dealmaker, Feb 11, 2019.

  1. dealmaker

    dealmaker

    Insect Collapse

    The first global scientific review into plummeting insect numbers points to a "catastrophic collapse of nature's ecosystems," caused by pesticide-focused agricultural methods, climate change and urbanization. Scientists say that, according to current rates of annual loss, we would lose a quarter of insects in the next decade and have none left in a century. Which means mass starvation of animals of all sorts, including us. Guardian
     
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  3. Lol climate change killing insects.
    Yeah, that extra .001 degree in the last 50 years is really slaughtering some of the most adaptable creatures on earth

    Sending a check to Al Gore now. He can save them!
     
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  5. mlawson71

    mlawson71

    If we lose the pollinating insects we'll all be in big trouble.
     
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  7. mlawson71

    mlawson71

    Insects form part of the foundation of most dry land ecosystems and they are the most numerous part of the animal kingdom, period. If their numbers plummet we'll all have a big problem.
     
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    dealmaker

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