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Thousands of mosquitoes are being dropped by drone over islands in Hawaii. Here’s why
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By Nell Lewis, CNN Earth Call is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet and showcasing solutions to those challenges. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to raise awareness and education on key sustainability issues and inspire positive action. In June, dozens of biodegradable capsules fell from the sky into the forests of Hawaii. Each one, dropped by drones, conta…
By Nell Lewis, CNN Earth Call is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet and showcasing solutions to those challenges. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to raise awareness and education on key sustainability issues and inspire positive action. In June, dozens of biodegradable capsules fell from the sky into the forests of Hawaii. Each one, dropped by drones, conta…
Biodegradable boxes of mosquitoes carrying the Wolbachia bacteria are being dropped from the sky into Hawaiian forests every week. These lab-bred mosquitoes prevent reproduction and help keep endangered honeybees from going extinct due to avian malaria.
The mosquito problem in Hawaii has always been a headache for the authorities. This pest not only spreads diseases, but also causes catastrophic damage to Hawaii's ecosystem. Some forest birds are on the verge of extinction due to diseases spread by mosquitoes. But the authorities are now sending drones and helicopters to release more mosquitoes in Hawaii, which is a strange move that is puzzling.
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