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