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UN biodiversity summit opens in Armenia as wild bees decline
The Cop17 biodiversity talks began in Armenia with scientists saying many nature goals are well off track. A new study found most of Europe's wild bee species and about half its hoverfly species have declined over the past century.
Why it matters
Pollinator loss threatens food production worldwide.
Background
Countries agreed in 2022 to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. Cop17 is meant to review progress.
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Oct 19, 3:00 PM ET
- Japan Times ↗Oct 19, 3:33 AM ET
- DW ↗Oct 19, 1:48 AM ET
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