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Scientists Warn Insect Apocalypse Is Coming

Scientists say that global warming isn't the only serious threat to humans. Another major threat is the falling numbers of insects and the                          (EXTINCT) of many species. Scientists say that half of all insects worldwide have been declining since the 1970s. Scientists say the apocalypse could trigger, “a                          (CATASTROPHY) collapse of Earth's ecosystems.” Lead researcher Professor Dave Goulson said a lot of insects are being killed by pesticides used for                          (FARM) and gardening. He said fewer numbers of insects might mean we cannot feed people. He told reporters that, “Three quarters of our crops depend on insect                          (POLLINATE). Crops will begin to fail. We won't have tasty things like strawberries. It is                          (POSSIBLE) to feed 7.5 billion people without insects.” He said one of the most worrying trends is the decline of honeybees as, “We can't wait another 25 years before we do anything because it will be too late.”