Fireflies don't respond well to light pollution. They're not alone.

Two new studies underline the unintended effects on insects of artificial light at night, and add to broader concerns about our understanding of humanity’s impact on nature.
With the world on the brink of an insect apocalypse, scientists have revealed yet another way we may be wreaking havoc on our six-legged friends: light pollution.
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Light pollution is getting worse, and Earth is paying the price

Where Did All the Fireflies Go?

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City Lights Are Keeping Fireflies From Having Enough Sex to Avoid Extinction

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Light pollution is getting worse, and Earth is paying the price

Blink Twice for Danger: Fireflies in Crisis, Saving Earth

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All About Fireflies

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TIL that the reason we see fewer fireflies nowadays is because there are genuinely fewer of them. 1 in 3 North American firefly species are at risk of extinction, with some species

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Fewer fireflies lighting up Iowa's summer nights