Why are there so few dead bugs on my windshield these days? (2022)
The decrease in dead bugs on windshields globally reflects a significant decline in insect populations. Factors like car design changes and increased vehicle mileage contribute to this trend, signaling an ecological crisis.
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The decline in the number of dead bugs on windshields is a real phenomenon, indicating a broader decrease in insect populations globally. Studies show a significant reduction in insect splatters over the years, with some routes experiencing up to a 97% decline. Experts attribute this decline to various factors, including changes in car aerodynamics and windshield design. However, the primary reason for the decrease seems to be the exponential increase in the number of miles driven by vehicles, leading to a decrease in bugs per windshield ratio. This trend highlights the ecological disaster of insect population collapse alongside the growing presence of larger automobiles on the roads. Despite uncertainties in insect population data, the visible decrease in bug splatters on windshields serves as a tangible indicator of the ongoing decline in insect populations worldwide.
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2 commentsNot just an insect apocalypse, but a parallel bird apocalypse, a collapse of fisheries around the world, and finally global-scale climate change happening 10,000× faster than any prior historical shift, leaving ecosystems unable to migrate or adapt in time in order to survive.
If anyone isn’t panicking, I envy your ignorance.
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