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What's the Buzz on Eating Bugs? Can Insects Really Save the World?
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Globalization Sows Shame in Insect Consumption
In regions like Europe and the US, large insect populations are scarce, and foraging culture has diminished, risking overharvesting if it were revived. Pesticide use has increased, threatening the safety and availability of edible insects, a trend also evident in traditionally insect-eating countries, where urbanization and the adoption of Western lifestyles have led to diminished consumption. As societies modernize, eating insects is increasingly viewed as a primitive practice, fostering a sense of shame and contributing to the decline of this age-old dietary habit worldwide.
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