Fly in the ointment of insect-free future
If a recent study published by Biological Conservation, the world renowned eco-journal, is to be believed, then over 40% of the world’s insect species will become extinct in the next 50 years.
The academics are up in arms, wings and legs over their findings. The study was jointly conducted by the University of Sydney and the China Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
The scientists say that, unless the decline is halted, there will be catastrophic repercussions for the planet’s ailing ecosystems.
But the good news is that, in the future, there will be no random sting in the tale from mobs of wasps.
Or the prospect of being gnawed by swarms of blood-thirsty midges for our future generations to look forward to. If gongs were given out for buffoonery at Westminster, there would be would a queue of recipients stretching out to College Green. The State of a Secretary for Transport, the ferry-less imbecile Chris Grayling, Bouncing Bo-jo, and squeaker of the House of Commons John Bercow
would all be vying for top spot. This week’s undisputed moron, however, is Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson. He threatened China by telling them he’s sending our new aircraft carrier – which currently has no planes! – to assert our presence in the South China Seas. China then cancelled vital trade talks,
just when we need them most.