Climate change is having a dramatic effect on the insect populations that play an essential role in the growing of fruits and nuts in California, with some species surging and others declining. This is according to new research from the University of California, Davis, which found that the populations of some insects responsible for pollinating almonds, peaches, cherries and walnuts have increased dramatically over the past decade. The study highlights the importance of climate change mitigation and the need for further research into the effects of climate change on pollinators.

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source: Phys.org