butterfly numbers in the uk this summer are at their lowest in 14 years
2024-09-20
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[global times comprehensive report] according to a report by the british independent on the 18th, the latest statistics released by the british butterfly protection charity organization showed that the number of butterflies in the uk this summer has dropped to the lowest level since the organization started observing and counting the number of butterflies 14 years ago. not only has the overall number of butterflies been declining year by year over the years, but the population of 81% of the different types of butterflies observed has decreased.
the butterfly population observation project is conducted on a voluntary basis. participants spend 15 minutes observing how many butterflies are flying around them. experts say that the current "butterfly crisis" reflects the deterioration of the environment. many observers found that they did not see a single butterfly within the 15-minute observation window, and then realized the lack of butterflies and established environmental awareness. experts say that urbanization, climate change and the use of pesticides have long led to the reduction of butterfly habitats and a sharp decline in numbers.
previously, the british government had partially banned the use of neonicotinoids. the butterfly protection charity called on the government to declare a "natural emergency" and completely ban neonicotinoids.
(source: global times)
