Collective Steps Forward

Over the past four articles, I explored the adverse effects of two pesticides on almost all of the endangered species in the United States. Endangered species are important to us in many ways, and now I understand that pesticides are connected to our everyday lives. What I learned throughout this journey surprised me, but encourages me.

Wildlife and PesticidesErica KrolJune 27, 2018agriculture, farms, farming, endangered species, conservation, environment, pesticides, wildlife, clothing, food, crops, bats, caribouComment

Soybeans, Cotton and Me

My mind cannot seem to shake the fact that just two pesticides adversely affect so many endangered species in the U.S., and that these species are so connected to me.

Wildlife and PesticidesErica KrolJune 12, 2018wildlife, environment, endangered species, pesticides, conservation, agriculture, crops, farming, farms, food, clothingComment

Caribou Crossing Behind

Throughout the U.S., we actively use pesticides proven by research to be harmful to many living things. According to a study published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the pesticides we use adversely impact 97% of endangered species.

Wildlife and PesticidesErica KrolJune 5, 2018wildlife, agriculture, endangered species, conservation, environment, pesticidesComment

Pesticides, Endangered Species and Us

Before today I never knew how my daily decisions, and everyone else’s, could impact almost all of the endangered species in the United States. How much do our actions really have an impact, and why?

By Erica Krol. This is the first of a five-article series. Enjoy the journey!

Wildlife and PesticidesErica KrolMay 29, 2018wildlife, endangered species, pesticides, agriculture, conservation, environmentComment

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