Climate change: why farmers are among our best guides for making sense of topsy-turvy weather
Farmer interviews offer a rich and detailed perspective on extreme weather and climate change.
Paul Merchant, Oral Historian and Researcher, British Library •
conversation
July 2, 2020 • ~6 min
July 2, 2020 • ~6 min
Rethinking what research means during a global pandemic
In the wake of COVID-19, researchers can become trusted figures of authority who can re-appropriate their networks, skills and knowledge to better the lives of vulnerable populations.
Ann M. Cheney, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Medicine Population and Public Health, University of California, Riverside •
conversation
June 26, 2020 • ~10 min
June 26, 2020 • ~10 min
A global mask shortage may leave farmers and farm workers exposed to toxic pesticides
One way that farms can handle shortages of protective gear for workers is by switching to less-toxic pest control methods.
Melanie Bateman, Lecturer in Integrated Crop Management, University of Neuchâtel •
conversation
April 27, 2020 • ~8 min
April 27, 2020 • ~8 min
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