Episode Description
Bees and other pollinators sustain much of the food system we rely on every day. And they are facing massive pressures. From pesticide exposure and chemical-intensive agriculture to the fragmentation of habitat, the ecological consequences are becoming harder to ignore. As modern food production pushes for efficiency and profit, we are finding out what happens when these short-term gains come at the expense of the systems that sustain life.
Today, Nick Johnson, a Natural Resource Manager & Senior Environmental Protection Specialist, joins me in his personal capacity to explore the world of pollinators and why their health matters to us all. We examine pollinator population decline and the role these species play in sustaining ecosystems & food systems. We also zoom out to the larger systems impacting our long-term food security. There is a path forward: Restoring pollinator habitat helps to rebuild strong ecosystems for bees, for us, and for New Earth.
This episode:
🐝Causes of bee population decline & why it matters for our food system
🌾How pesticides & habitat fragmentation affect pollinators (and us)
🌱Earth's regenerative power & how restoring habitats makes a difference
The opinions expressed by the guest are made in his personal capacity & do not reflect the position of any government office or agency
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