The insect crisis : our fragile dependence on the planet's smallest creatures
Milman, Oliver2023
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When is the last time you were stung by a wasp? Or were followed by a cloud of midges? Or saw a butterfly? All these normal occurrences are becoming much rarer. A groundswell of research suggests insect numbers are in serious decline all over the world - in some places by over 90%. 'The Insect Crisis' explores this hidden emergency, arguing that its consequences could even rival climate change. We rely on insect pollination for the bulk of our agriculture, they are a prime food source for birds and fish, and they are a key strut holding up life on Earth, especially our own. In a compelling and entertaining investigation spanning the globe, Milman speaks to the scientists and entomologists studying this catastrophe and asks why these extraordinary creatures are disappearing.
Main title:
Author:
Milman, Oliver, author
Imprint:
London : Atlantic Books, 2023.
Collation:
260 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2022.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781838951191 (pbk)
Dewey class:
595.7
LC class:
QL496.15
Local class:
595.7
Language:
English
BRN:
3255999