How will climate change affect insects?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of climate change on insects and their crucial roles in ecosystems and food production.
Insects play a crucial role in food production and the spread of disease, as well as being keystone species in many ecosystems. What does a warmer world mean for them? Climate Question hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar talk to zoologist Dr Tim Cockerill, Senior Lecturer at Falmouth University. Got a question or comment? You can email the team: theclimatequestion@bbc.com Producers: Diane Richardson, Graihagh Jackson and Grace Braddock Sound mix: Mike Regaard and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts
Topics covered
- climate change
- insects
- ecosystems
- food production
- disease spread
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