Josef Settele, biologist and researcher: "We can solve problems of species loss by changing our eating habits

24 June 2022

Harald Schumann

Environment/Silent Death

Josef Settele, biologist and researcher: "We can solve problems of species loss by changing our eating habits

Harald Schumann

24 June 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?

Josef Settele tells IE that if we are serious about protecting nature, a drastic change in eating habits and farming approaches are needed.

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