Pesticides push insects into global decline
ANKARA: Though they play crucial roles in the environment, insect populations now face a global downturn due to pesticide-dependent industrial farming, according to a new report released Tuesday. Across the planet, 41 per cent of insect species are in decline and one-third risk extinction, according to Insect Atlas 2020, published by environmental group Friends of […]
Pesticides in the sky fake news
KUCHING: Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Datuk Seri Affendi Buang yesterday stressed that the viral news regarding a special military helicopter used to spray pesticides against Covid-19 in the sky is fake. He further urged everyone to immediately stop spreading the fake news. “Although it did not not clearly state whether the helicopters […]
