EUAN McKIRDY: ‘Insect populations are declining precipitously worldwide due to pesticide use and other factors, with a potentially “catastrophic” effect on the planet, a study has warned. More than 40% of insect species could become extinct in the next few decades, according to the “Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers” report, … Continue reading Massive insect decline could have ‘catastrophic’ environmental impact, study says