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Urban England Sees 43% Decline in Essential Pollinators

8/6/2025

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A University of Sheffield study uncovers a troubling decline in pollinator species in urban England, with a staggering 43% fewer insects like nocturnal moths and hoverflies. These crucial pollinators are essential for our ecosystems, highlighting an urgent call for diverse greenspaces in cities to combat habitat loss and protect their survival.

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A University of Sheffield study uncovers a troubling decline in pollinator species in urban England, with a staggering 43% fewer insects like nocturnal moths and hoverflies. These crucial pollinators are essential for our ecosystems, highlighting an urgent call for diverse greenspaces in cities to combat habitat loss and protect their survival.