How owls are flying to save Greek farmers from rodents and pesticides

20 July 2022

Eurydice Bersi

Environment/Silent Death

How owls are flying to save Greek farmers from rodents and pesticides

Eurydice Bersi

20 July 2022

About Silent Death

Europe is stuck in a toxic relationship. For decades, farmers have relied on chemicals to produce the food that feeds the continent. The perils of pesticides are widely known, but their use remains largely unchecked. As a biodiversity crisis unfolds, can Europe address its silent pesticide problem?

Investigate Europe traveled to northern Greece to see how birds of prey could help protect both crops and biodiversity.

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