Running on Fumes: Strawberry’s Dirty Secret

This episode, we tell an age-old tale: an innocent young berry
heads west to make its fame and fortune—but sells its soul in the
process. In order for our hero, the strawberry, to defeat its
nemesis, a fungus called wilt, the aromatic red fruit makes a deal
with the devil—and duly becomes America’s favorite berry. But its
success relies on fumigants, toxic gases injected into the soil
that kill everything in their path. So what are fumigants; what’s
their effect on farm workers, local communities, and the
environment; and can the strawberry break free of their poisonous
grip? Listen in this episode to find out! Learn more about your ad
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