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The speaker recalls their early foray into environmental issues, mentioning their coverage of a pesticide known as Paraquat in the 1980s. While marketed as a boon for No-Till Agriculture, the dark reality was that it was a hazardous substance leading to poisonings in numerous developing countries. These early experiences paved the way for a deeper understanding of the dual nature of agricultural advancements—a narrative that has been a recurring motif in their work.