Sunday, April 7, 2019

The Insect Apocalypse Is Coming: Here are Five Lessons we Must Learn


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In a new report, scientists warn of a precipitous drop in the world’s insect population. We need to pay close attention, as over time, this could be just as catastrophic to humans as it is to insects. Special attention must be paid to the principal drivers of this insect decline, because while climate change is adding to the problem, food production is a much larger contributor. Story here.

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An Unusual Sight Over Canada’s Arctic: Wildfire Smoke

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