Neonics, The Toxic Truth: The Pesticides Threatening Bees, Birds, and Our Health
with
Dan Raichel, Director of Pollinators and Pesticides, Natural Resources Defense Council
and
Lena Freij, Attorney, Pollinators and Pesticides, Natural Resources Defense Council
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:00pm on Zoom
This webinar will explain the science behind the threats posed by neonicotinoid pesticides, aka “neonics,” to pollinators, biodiversity, and our own health, as well as neonics’ surprising prevalence in our environment—and our bodies. The popular pesticides contaminate soil, water, and plant life on a nearly unprecedented scale, driving mass losses of birds and bees, and raising alarm bells for wildlife, clean water, and human health.
Dan Raichel focuses on protecting our nation’s bee populations from the ever-growing threats to their health and existence—in particular, the use of bee-toxic pesticides. Before joining the Nature Program, Dan was co-director of NRDC’s Community Fracking Defense Project and an advocate for the cleanup of industrial pollution.
Lena Freij works to reduce or eliminate the use of pesticides that are harmful to human health and wildlife. Prior to joining NRDC, Lena was the Honors Attorney Fellow at EPA Region 10, where she brought administrative enforcement actions against violators of air, waste, pesticide, and toxics statutes.
The May 21 program is a virtual event and will be hosted on Zoom.
We can accommodate up to 300 participants.
Reserve your spot by registering here for the event.