Frank von Hippel

Frank von Hippel, an ecotoxicology expert and professor at Northern Arizona University, dives deep into the alarming effects of pesticides on health and the environment. He discusses their impact on migrant workers in the Arizona-Mexico border and the disturbing levels of contamination found in remote areas like the Arctic. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as he explores the intricate communication of honeybees and the collective brilliance of social insects like leafcutter ants. Von Hippel also touches on the historical consequences of colonialism and the complexities of modern agricultural practices.