pesticides

Presents facts about the effects of pesticides on the environment, health and genetics.

Presents Rachel Carson's 1962 environmental classic "Silent Spring," which identified the dangers of indiscriminate pesticide use; and includes an introduction by biographer Linda Lear and an afterword by scientist Edward O. Wilson.

Discusses the work of Tyrone Hayes and his efforts to study and protect frogs, and follows Hayes into the field with his students to perform experiments with various types of frogs.

Discusses the uses for pesticides, and explains how they can affect human health and the earth's environment.

Discusses the environmental impact of using pesticides, and argues for reducing their use through management technique rather than eradication.

Explains what pesticides are, examines their use, misuse, and regulation, demonstrates alternatives to pesticides, and discusses what you can do to increase your safety.

Discusses the adverse effects of pesticides and fertilizers on agricultural produce and what can be done to make foods safer.

Examines the use of pesticides, how they became so popular, the health problems they can cause, and how you can protect yourself against them.

Examines the history and uses of pesticides, their advantages and disadvantages, their regulation, and the idea that they are a necessary risk in order to feed the world.