Insects are the most important pollinators on earth. These very important creatures are under threat due to air pollution we humans cause. Scientists have now new evidence to prove that air pollution is also one of the factors that is causing decline in the evolution of bugs. Robbie Girling and James Ryallis from the Reading University in the UK recently published a study which found that insects exposed to ozone & nitrogen oxides (NOX) released via fumes from diesel vehicles resulted in 70% drop in the number of pollinating insects and 90% fewer flower visits. The insects whose numbers dropped … Continue reading Air Pollution Fatal For Pollinators And Even Damages Their Smelling Ability