Insects are disappearing due to agriculture—and many other drivers, research reveals

Insects are disappearing due to agriculture -- and many other drivers, new research reveals

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research.

Insects are disappearing due to agriculture—and many other drivers, research reveals

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research led by Binghamton University, State University of New York.

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Insects are Disappearing Due to Agriculture – and Many Other Drivers, New Research Reveals

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why?

With this information, they created an interconnected network of 3,000 possible links, ranging from beekeeping to urban expansion.

Insects are disappearing due to agriculture – and many other drivers, new research reveals

Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research led by Binghamton.