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Efforts underway to restore Bali's firefly populations
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I Wayan Wardika returned to Bali nearly a decade ago to find his village significantly changed, with trash in the river, synthetic pesticides in rice paddies, and a decline in firefly populations. Historically, the soft glow of fireflies was a regular part of rural Balinese nights. However, these insects are now diminishing due to climate change, extensive land development for tourism, chemical-intensive farming practices, and artificial light that disrupts their mating rituals. Scientists at the Firefly Conservation House in Taro village are working to address these issues and restore the fireflies' presence.
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