To Avert the “Insect Apocalypse,” Dark Skies are Key

24/07/2025 4 min

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Episode Synopsis

Moths that linger at artificial lights are easy prey for bats and birds, and they aren’t doing “moth stuff,” like pollinating night-blooming plants. But the impacts of artificial light extend far beyond this familiar example, and in fact pose a profound threat to insect populations worldwide.

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