DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE ON FIREFLIES: VERY CHALLENGED & DISAPPEARING Stock One of the top wonders of nature is the sight of fireflies lighting up the woods at night. A comprehensive new study finds a growing number of Climate Change and human threats are putting the survival of the species to the test and progressively dimming their lights. Here are some key facts: Comprehensive research by University of Kentucky, Penn State, Bucknell & the US Dept. of Agriculture shows a precarious situation for fireflies in North America Their decline is alarming The threats to them are numerous: Climate Change causing heat and severe weather Overly dry and overly wet weather Artificial light from streetlights, signs and buildings Agricultural practices using pesticides & herbicides Urban sprawl costing them their