1) I was arguing with a friend over lunch a couple of weeks ago about whether or not there was a consensus amongst the science community on anthropogenic climate change. He simply refused to believe that scientists could come to a consensus about anything at all, not just climate change. I'm not a scientist, and I don't read too many scientific journals that do not pertain to climate change. How would you respond to my friend's claim that scientific consensus is virtually non-existant?
2) I recently watched the movie "Dirt! The Movie," so, obviously, I'm now an expert on dirt. As you've done intensive studies on soil, how do you feel about the impact of pesticides/herbicides and the use of monoculture and their subsequent effects on soil? Is there a way to plant monocultures while sustaining soil health, or is it a losing game?
3) What are your thoughts about genetically engineered/modified seeds and their effects on soil health? Aside from planting and pest control methods, have any correlations been drawn between soil health and GE seeds?
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