Worldwide decline of the entomofauna: A review of its drivers
Biodiversity of insects is threatened worldwide. Here, we present a comprehensive review of 73 historical reports of insect declines from across the globe, and systematically assess the underlying...
View ArticleInsects have ‘no place to hide’ from climate change, study warns
Insects have “no place to hide” from climate change, scientists have said after analysing 50 years’ worth of UK data. The study found that woodlands, whose shade was expected to protect species from
View ArticleMore than dozen wild bee species declining in Northeastern U.S.
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found a dramatic decline of 14 wild bee species that are, among other things, important across the Northeast for the pollination of major local crops
View ArticleEdible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis,...
Edible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream. The rapidly
View ArticleKarl Lagerfeld spider among new Australian species identified by arachnologists
A Queensland Museum arachnologist has helped identify five new species of tiny brushed jumping spiders the size of a grain of rice. The group includes a spider with large black eyes like sunglasses
View ArticleDesert Locust Upsurge: Progress report on the response in the Greater Horn of...
Since the start of the desert locust upsurge in the Greater Horn of Africa and Yemen just over four months ago, and the subsequent launch of FAO’s crisis appeal in January, a total of USD 130
View ArticleThe double burden of COVID-19 and locusts in East Africa: Saving Millions of...
Coinciding with COVID-19, an upsurge of desert locusts is taking place in the Horn of Africa, Arabian Peninsula and Southwest Asia, with risk of spreading to the Sahel region of Africa if it is not
View ArticleFlower power in the city: Replacing roadside shrubs by wildflower meadows...
Massive declines in insect biodiversity and biomass are reported from many regions and habitats. In urban areas, creation of native wildflower meadows is one option to support insects and reduce...
View ArticleInsect and hydroponic farming in Africa: the new circular food economy
This book presents a heavily disruptive, inclusive, and resilient solution to Africa’s wide-ranging food security challenges. Specifically, it assesses the benefits and costs of using the frontier...
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding biological pollution by the...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of HC Singla Vs State of Punjab dated 31/10/2022.The matter is related to biological pollution by the Susri insect. This pollution is being
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