Welcome to the special series of The GREen Pod, made and hosted by the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) at the University of Greenwich. Tune into this series of podcasts to hear about some of the fascinating sustainability work being conducted by scientists at NRI as they study insect behaviour, pest and disease control, climate change, gender inequality, social mobility, pollution and plastics, crop disease and food systems and waste.
Episode 3 -Rats - the perfect pet or the stuff of nightmares? They’re agile, cunning and adaptable; fierce, loyal and curious. Rats are remarkable animals that can be tricky to control. Disease spreaders but also life savers; rats present us with the ultimate paradox. Can humans and rodents ever peacefully co-exist? Should scientists spend time trying to understand these creatures, or should their efforts be solely concentrated on trying to wipe them out?
Welcome to the University of Greenwich sustainability series of podcasts. Created by students and volunteers, with support from the Sustainability Team. Whether you’re looking to brush up on knowledge, learn something new or delve into a specific niche, there’s a show for you. The podcasts were launched during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 to keep connections between the sustainable agenda and our students and staff.
Switch on, sit back and enjoy these discussions with peers and professionals alike.