On: Insect 'apocalypse' in U.S. driven by 50x increase in toxic pesticides: study

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why would a VC put money in this? It's not like it promises any form of return on the investment.

As a charity cause, sure, but that is not something that the current financial environment encourages particularly.

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> why would a VC put money in this?

Perhaps because they have much more money than they personally need and are wise? Surely there are some wise VCs out there.

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Current? I don't think the financial environment has ever (or can ever) encourage giving money away.