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The Effects of Neonic Pesticides on Soil Biodiversity

Daniel Rath

On the heels of World Soil Day, December 5, Chris and Claire speak with soil scientist Daniel Rath, who explains the biological networks that build soil structure and how the use of neonicotioids or "neonics" - the world's most common insecticides - are linked to mass losses of bees, the decline in ecosystem function, and pose threats to human health. Rath also shares steps that can be taken to reduce the impacts of neonics on soil biodiversity.

Claire is the producer and co-host of This Green Earth and a volunteer DJ on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chris is the co-host of “This Green Earth”, a weekly radio show covering environmental news and issues. Broadcast on KPCW, the NPR affiliate for Park City. He also sits on the boards of Recycle Utah and Summit Community Power Works.