The Looming Insect Apocalypse: What You Must Know

Insect populations, including vital species like pollinators, are declining due to human activities such as habitat destruction, pesticide pollution, and rising temperatures. This has led to an "insect apocalypse" where only aggressive, disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive. The decline of insects poses existential threats to humans, including crop pollination and food scarcity. To help insects recover, individuals can support policies that protect vital species and make small changes like letting wildflowers grow, avoiding chemical pesticides, and preserving fallen leaves as valuable habitat.