A Look At DDT & GMO's

In this episode, you will hear from two G12 students discuss SDG#15 Life on Land and how their highschool research led them to important conclusions to protect and conserve our planet. You will learn how fresh water pollution in the form of DDT, contributes to bio-accumulation and ends up in our food chain, and how this chemical was introduced as a solution to malaria and now is intensifying climate change due to its' toxicity. In contrast, you will also hear from another senior student who researched agriculture and innovations in the food industry. He looked at GMO's and how genetic improvements can influence factors and bring positive solutions to the food industry and reduce land degradation. You won't want to miss this compelling conversation.