Scientists behind survey of car number plates said drop was ‘terrifying’, as life on Earth depends on insects
The number of flying insects in Great Britain has plunged by almost 60% since 2004, according to a survey that counted splats on car registration plates. The scientists behind the survey said the drop was “terrifying”, as life on Earth depends on insects.
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