Pollinator decline threatens food supply; monarch butterflies down 90% since '90s, nonprofits seek to boost habitats.

Butterflies and bees, crucial for one-third of our food, are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticides. Since 1950, five US butterfly species have gone extinct, with monarchs down by 90% since the 1990s. Non-profits like Xerces Society and Pollinator Partnership promote eco-friendly pest control and native plant gardening to help. Individuals can aid by planting native wildflowers, leaving fallen leaves, and reducing grass lawns to support pollinator habitats. Donations also support educational initiatives.

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