Liza Gross

Liza Gross is an independent journalist who writes frequently about the intersection between science and society, specializing in environmental and public health. She's a regular contributor to KQED and a Senior editor at PLOS Biology. Her work has appeared in Discover, The New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic's News Watch and many other outlets.

Due to limitations in USDA and FDA pesticide monitoring, risks from chemicals in our food—for farmworkers and children, in particular—are being ignored. Credit: USDA / Flickr
What pesticide monitoring misses
Environment
by Liza Gross
03.21.2019
Environment
Arkansas regulators approved an extended deadline for dicamba use despite concerns of residents, farmers, and scientists. Credit: iStock / wellesenterprises, February 2019
Arkansas approves expanded dicamba use, dismissing scientific and public concerns
Environment
by Liza Gross
02.22.2019
Environment