It is an extraordinary statistic: for every human being on Earth today, there are roughly 1.4 billion insects. Together, they weigh more than 70 times the weight of every person combined. But despite this, scientists have a grim warning. Insects are under threat — and it matters more than you think. This video from BBC Ideas explains why.
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