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The Climate Question

The Climate Question

How will climate change affect insects?

14 June 2026

Available for over a year

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