Insects are in decline across the world because of industrial farming and heavy pesticide use which are threatening food production, according to the Insect Atlas released today by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and Friends of the Earth Europe.
Insects keep the planet's ecological system running, and ensure our food supply - 75% of our most important crops depend on pollination by insects. Insects also improve soil quality and reduce plant pests by decomposing manure and dead plant matter.
Lire dans 20 minutes Planète : "Plus de 40 % des espèces d’insectes sont en déclin dans le monde, déplorent ce mardi l’ONG Friends of the Earth Europe et l’institut Heinrich Böll. Ces organisations publient un Atlas des Insectes dénonçant l’utilisation des pesticides." https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/2796115-20200609-biodiversite-atlas-insectes-denoncer-utilisation-pesticides