Why You Need To Care About The Rapid Butterfly Decline

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that butterfly populations in the U.S. have dropped by 22% in the past 20 years due to climate change and pesticide use. This decline is not just a loss of biodiversity—it disrupts ecosystems and could have long-term consequences for the food chain. The loss of even a small species can create cascading effects across the environment, highlighting the urgency of climate action.