气候变化和农耕导致昆虫数量剧减

Insect numbers have plunged by half in some parts of the world due to climate change and intensive agriculture, a study has found.

一项研究发现，受气候变化和集约农业的影响，世界部分地区的昆虫数量已减半。

The combined pressures of global heating and farming are driving a "substantial decline" in insects across the globe, according to UK researchers.
英国研究人员发现，全球变暖和农耕的双重压力正导致全球各地的昆虫数量“剧减”。

They say we must acknowledge the threats we pose to insects, before some species are lost forever.
研究人员表示，人类必须承认自己给昆虫造成的威胁，否则一些物种将会永远消失。

Lead researcher, Dr Charlie Outhwaite of UCL, said losing insect populations could be harmful not only to the natural environment, but to "human health and food security, particularly with losses of pollinators".
伦敦大学学院首席研究员查莉•奥斯维特博士指出，昆虫数量减少不仅对自然环境有害，而且会危及“人类健康和食品安全，传粉昆虫数量减少的危害尤其大”。

"Our findings highlight the urgency of actions to preserve natural habitats, slow the expansion of high-intensity agriculture, and cut emissions to mitigate climate change," she added.
她补充道：“我们的发现凸显了采取措施保护自然栖息地、减缓高强度农业生产的扩张以及减排和减缓气候变化的迫切性。”