Fertiliser Companies and Water Contamination w/ Steve Abel: November 9, 2021

Yesterday, Greenpeace released a statement detailing how Fertiliser Companies are responsible for nitrate-contaminated water which has caused people to die from bowel-cancer. Studies have shown that in New Zealand, there are up to one-hundred cases of bowel-cancer a year with forty deaths. The organisation has called for the government to phase out synthetic fertilisers which contain nitrogen due to how it’s impact our waterways, as well as the environment. Joe speaks to Steve Abel, the Senior Campaign Manager for Greenpeace, on the issue of water contamination and how it affects efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.