Insectaggedon: Why we need urgent action on pesiticides - Molly Scott Cato MEP
Channel: Molly MEP
Date: 2019-02-13

Insects are essential for the proper functioning of all ecosystems, as food for other creatures, pollinators and recyclers of nutrients. But a new global scientific review into the perilous condition of our insects reports that over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction while our insect populations are declining by 2.5% per year. The review clearly links this drastic decline to the overuse of pesticides. This is a clear sign that EU countries to step up to the mark and take action on pesticides, instead of making the empty promises of recent years. Find out more about Molly's work on Agriculture at http://mollymep.org.uk/