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Africa: Insect Declines Are a Stark Warning to Humanity
UNEP, 20 March 2019
Many people think of insects as a nuisance. They don't realize that without them we are doomed. Read more »
Insect Declines Are a Stark Warning to Humanity
"Insects make up about half of all known living organisms. They play key roles in, pollination, nutrient cycling, food chains of birds and other insectivores, and are one of the pillars of our ecosystems. However, the wide use of insecticides, fragmentation of habitats and climate change are placing multiple threats on them, and their populations are under sharp decline," a report says.
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