Food Sleuth Radio

Did you know that most synthetic pesticides are petroleum-based? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Margaret Reeves, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Pesticide Action Center of North America. Reeves discusses the Pesticide Action Network’s new report: “Pesticides and Climate Change: A vicious cycle.” She describes how pesticides contribute to climate change and explains the smoke and mirrors behind some “climate smart” terms and practices. 

Related website:  Report “Pesticides and Climate Change: A vicious cycle:”
https://www.panna.org/resources/pesticides-and-climate-change-vicious-cycle-report
and webinars: https://www.panna.org/resources/webinar-recording-pesticides-and-climate-change

What is Food Sleuth Radio?

Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connect the dots between food, health and agriculture, and find food truth.