'We need policy that promotes sustainable products & fewer pesticides more plants in our diet fewer animal-based products high meat consumption fuels demand for soy, used as feed for cattle, & contributes to #extinction' Josef Settele, #GlobalAssessment dw.com/en/to-stop-an-insect-…

How to halt an insect extinction

Insects are among the most successful creatures on the planet. But they're in decline and that would have serious consequences for the world. Entomologist Josef Settele talks to DW about stopping the...

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Oct 21, 2019 · 8:01 AM UTC

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just implement the #Aichitargets and recommendations for politicians from the Pollinator assessment..- and cut subsidies for #biodiversity-damaging #agriculture
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Can we PLEASE stop using photographs of domestic honey bees for articles on insect declines and the importance of communities of pollinating insects? It simply reinforces a fallacy that we constantly have to correct. it's no wonder people are confused.
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Ruminants have a role in all levels of soil succession and a crucial role in maintaining soil microbial diversity, populations and functioning. Healthy, complete ecosystems produce the most healthy, complete foods.