Le Regard Libre N° 34 - Hélène Lavoyer
The publication of a study on the flying insect population by the scientific journal Plos One is creating a wave of concern. The figures announced in mid-October are alarming, and the dangers for wildlife and mankind are considerable. Once again, massive farming and the chemicals used by some farmers are being singled out for criticism.
Insects, which appeared on earth during the Lower Devonian ranging from -418 to -359 million years ago, have survived climate change and continued to exist down the ages. Many species in this class are now threatened by human activity.
The main roles in a complex piece
Flying insects like bees and butterflies, which move from flower to flower, pollinate 80% of plant species.
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