Tyrone Hayes
Amphibian Biologist | Chemicals & Environmental Impact
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Tyrone Hayes studies the effects of common farming chemicals on frogs and other amphibians. As a leading researcher in biology and environmental science, his work reveals how human activity can disrupt delicate ecosystems.
Hayes' TEDx talks have reached millions, educating audiences on the unseen consequences of chemical pollution. His keynotes empower organizations to develop more sustainable practices that protect the natural world.
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The toxic baby
Filmmaker Penelope Jagessar Chaffer was curious about the chemicals she was exposed to while pregnant: Could they affect her unborn child? So she asked scientist Tyrone Hayes to brief her on one he studied closely: atrazine, a herbicide used on corn. (Hayes, an expert on amphibians, is a critic of atrazine, which displays a disturbing effect on frog development.) Onstage together at TEDWomen, Hayes and Chaffer tell their story.
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