I write about the nuanced but tangible societal impacts of scientific progress, focusing on the intersection of agriculture, pollution, climate change and health. My work has appeared in New Scientist, Chemistry World, Discover, Scientific American and more. Find a selection of clips below:
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Fertilisers are a major source of microplastic pollution in soil / New Scientist
Is modern food lower in nutrients? / Chemistry World
How do climate models predict global warming? / Discover
Venomous snakes may spread into vulnerable communities because of climate change / Scientific American
Biodegradable microplastics may actually be worse for soil and plants / New Scientist
How many bird species have gone extinct? / New Humanist
Study finds link between Agent Orange exposure and brain damage / Tech Times
Fighting algal blooms with chemistry / Chemistry World
Methane – the other greenhouse gas / Chemistry World
Pets’ antiparasitic chemicals could be contaminating rivers / Chemistry World
The growing problem of pesticide resistance / Chemistry World
How warming waters threaten biodiversity / New Humanist