Scientists say loss may be as significant as ‘insectaggedon’ in terms of impact on soil, birds and ecosystems
Populations of earthworms in the UK may have fallen by about a third in the past 25 years, an assessment has shown.
Earthworms are vital for the healthy soil that underpins all ecosystems and scientists said a large decline would sit alongside concerns about “insectaggedon” and the global destruction of wildlife.