'Insect apocalypse' is already fueling malnutrition in some regions, first-of-its-kind study reveals.
Insects are disappearing, up to 1% per year, by some estimates. Because many insects pollinate crops, lower insect abundance has hurt everything from ecosystem health to crop yields. This in turn is causing malnutrition, hunger, lots of income.
https://www.livescience.com/animals/insects/insect-apocalypse-is-already-fueling-malnutrition-in-some-regions-first-of-its-kind-study-reveals
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