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The episode discusses herbicide ballistic technology and its application in managing invasive plants.

In the last episode of season 11, Sarah and Alyssa sit down with Dr. James Leary to explore the innovative world of herbicide ballistic technology. James shares how his work in Hawaii led to the development of herbicide-filled projectiles designed to target invasive plants in hard-to-reach terrain. The conversation dives into the science, logistics, and surprising practicality of "shooting weeds," and how creative thinking can transform invasive species management and conservation efforts. Here are some resources our guest shared! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=988i6SQKSzY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWYR6C3T3NQ Transcript: PDF: https://app.box.com/s/a2cicz0jpo74m02otm8bjhkmcngjjns7 DOC: https://app.box.com/s/ekzn3mq1jwi0hlq449qz5a49ip7ilmes

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