Published On Jun 15, 2022
-An estimated 72 million birds are killed by pesticides and other toxic chemicals every year. Birds are not the only victims – overuse of harmful pesticides has led to insect population declines and adverse human health effects.
Yet these dangerous chemicals are widely available and used for everything from food production to home gardens.
In this webinar, we discuss the impacts of pesticides, how existing regulations are working – or failing – to protect the environment, and how individuals can reduce pesticide use at home.
Speakers:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction by moderator Jordan E. Rutter
- 00:03:11 - Presentation by Lori Ann Burd, Environmental Health Director, Center for Biological Diversity
- 00:13:38 - Presentation by Edward “Hardy” Kern, Director of the Pesticides and Birds Campaign, American Bird Conservancy
- 00:28:24 - Presentation by Aaron Anderson, Pesticide Program Specialist, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
- 00:42:58 - Q&A session