What The Insect Crisis Means For Humans
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Environmental writer Oliver Milman says habitat loss, pesticides and climate change are killing off insects worldwide, which, in turn, threatens humans. We talk about the critical role insects play in pollinating plants we eat, breaking down waste, and forming the base of a food chain for other animals — and what would happen if they disappeared. Milman's book is The Insect Crisis.Ken Tucker reviews Mitski's new album Laurel Hell.