6: What You Put on Your Soil - Pesticides

Agriculture, Part 2

On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning pesticide usage, the alternatives to pesticides and an interesting Nat Geo article.

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REDD+ Statistic

EPA Statistic

Trading Economics Statistic

Scientific Reports Statistic

Health risks of pesticides

Health risks of pesticides for pregnant women

Health risks of pesticides for other animals

Effects of pesticides on germination

Pesticide Alternatives

Biocontrol

Natural Barriers

Polyculture (or multiculture - both words from Latin; I tried finding an all-Greek version but I don't think that Greek words regarding growth and cultivation have made their way into English. Contact me if you know otherwise!)

Chilli Oils - I couldn't find anything suggesting or disproving that chilli oils are what make them beneficial in polyculture. Contact us if you know otherwise.

"The Link" - comprehensive guide on multiculture

Eggshell Cracks

DDT

Banned pesticides