The dangers of pesticides linked to Parkinson's disease, the increased risk of cancer for people living near Tata Steel or Chemours factories, and the potential health risks of PFAS in sea foam or cosmetics – we are inundated with information and warnings about the toxicity of the chemicals we are exposed to in our daily lives as residents, consumers or professionals. Toxicologist Martin van den Berg provides a nuanced view of the potentially harmful effects and explains what we truly need to be concerned about.

Please note that this program will last until 13:40 hrs. It will not be possible to leave the hall earlier.