Forty percent of the world's insect species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades, mainly because of habitat loss, pollution, pathogens, introduced species, and climate change.
Insects are extremely important organisms in ecosystems, and some are crucial for human agriculture, as they pollinate vegetables and fruits. While the global decline in insect populations has become a concern in recent years, new research suggests that changing the type of lighting humans use may help mitigate this decline. Read more...