Interview with Dr. Tanya Dahms, Professor of Biochemistry and Organic Land Care Advocate
Interview with Dr. Tanya Dahms, Professor of Biochemistry and Organic Land Care Advocate

Seamus Masterson, HFC Student Researcher at Georgetown University, interviewed Dr. Tanya Dahms to learn about her efforts to reduce chemical exposure at the University of Regina, in Canada, where she works as a Professor of Biochemistry. Aside from using the Plant Health Care model on campus, Tanya also conducts research on how microbial and human cells respond to environmental stressors like pesticides and antifungal agents. Continue reading below for an excerpt of their conversation.

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Mackenzie Feldman
Lee Johnson: The Man Behind the Glyphosate Landmark Trial
Lee Johnson: The Man Behind the Glyphosate Landmark Trial

Carey Gillam’s groundbreaking new book, The Monsanto Papers, chronicles the story of Dewayne “Lee'' Johnson, a man who developed cancer after exposure to Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide. Lee was the first person to challenge Monsanto over their herbicides in court and win, a huge milestone that has set a precedent for future glyphosate trials. The impacts have also been felt around the world, as countries like Mexico and Germany have taken steps to ban glyphosate based-herbicides since the decision. What is often missing from the coverage of Lee’s fight --despite it being a significant part of his story-- is how he is using his platform to advocate for an end to synthetic herbicide-use to protect groundskeepers and ensure that no one has to endure what he is living through.

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Mackenzie Feldman