SILENT EARTH: AVERTING THE INSECT APOCALYPSE (PB)

Insects are essential for life as we know it; we simply cannot function without them. Drawing on the latest ground-breaking research and a lifetime's study, Dave Goulson reveals the shocking decline of insect populations that has taken place in recent decades, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Although time is running out, it is not yet too late for insect populations to recover. He passionately argues that we must all learn to love, respect and care for our six-legged friends and shoes us shows us how we can all take simple steps to encourage insects and counter their destruction.