Pesticides and Activism: A Conversation With Our Next Generation of Leaders

Chris welcomes Lauris, a high school student from Montana, who is actively working to reduce pesticide use in his community. Lauris discusses his inspiration for activism, the harmful effects of pesticides, and his involvement with Grow Safe Non-Toxic Missoula. The conversation explores the importance of reducing pesticide use for environmental and human health, highlighting the urgency of the issue and offering practical solutions for organic lawn care. Lauris also shares personal stories and offers advice for both younger generations and older advocates to make a positive impact. You can visit Grow Safe Missoula HERE Podcast Timeline 02:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 02:13 Hope from the Younger Generation 03:33 Loris' Activism Journey 03:48 Pesticide Use and Its Impact 05:23 Art and Activism 08:36 Community Efforts and Challenges 12:53 Global Perspective on Pesticide Use 14:48 Impact on Wildlife and Ecosystems 35:40 Future Plans and Advice for Activism 44:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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