Andrew Meharg

Andrew Meharg is a prominent professor at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast, known for his extensive research on the environmental impacts of contaminants in food, particularly arsenic in rice. He has been recognized for his contributions to understanding how agricultural practices and climate change affect food safety and public health. Recently, he commented on a significant study regarding increasing levels of arsenic in rice due to climate change, noting it as one of the most comprehensive studies on the subject.