Toxicants in Diapers and Sanitary Pads
A recent study has revealed phthalates and volatile organic compounds in brands of single-use diapers and sanitary pads. Exposure to these toxic chemicals can lead to a variety of health complications, including birth defects and endocrine disruption. Jodi Flaws, a co-author on the paper, joins Bobby Bascomb to talk about these toxicants and how they impact health.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Frogs’ First Steamy Date
Sehuencas water frogs have been devastated by the chytrid fungus, and until recently, the last remaining survivor was believed to be “Romeo”, who had been on his own for ten years and had long since stopped calling for a mate. In December of 2018, scientists discovered five other Sehuencas water frogs, including a female of breeding age, who has aptly been named “Juliet”. Sofia Barrón Lavayen, the manager of captive breeding at the K’ayra Center at the Museum of Natural History in Cochabamba, Bolivia, talks about these not-so-star-crossed lovers.
Exploring The Parks: North Cascades National Park
North Cascades National Park, just a three-hour drive from Seattle, is at the heart of one of Washington State’s most expansive and exquisite wild ecosystems. Despite having more glaciers than Glacier National Park, North Cascades is one of the least visited parks in the United States.
Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land
Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York is dedicated to not only growing food, but also cultivating equity. Its ten black, brown and Jewish farmers aim to dismantle injustice within the food system. Farmer Leah Penniman discusses her journey as a woman of color reclaiming her space in the agricultural world.
Climate Migrant Caravans
Near the end of 2018, several thousands of Central American migrants began journeys to the United States. Many of those people are fleeing a massive, five-year drought. John Sutter, a Senior Investigative Reporter for CNN joins us to investigate how climate change has impacted the migrant caravans.
Exploring the Parks: Sequoia and Kings Canyon
This installment in our occasional series on America’s public lands takes us to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California, which boast some of the biggest trees in the world and the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. Savannah Boiano of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy discusses the highlights of these jewels of the national parks system, including the giant sequoia trees, as well as hundreds of miles of hiking trails.
Australia May Scrap Carbon Tax
China is the world’s largest emitter, and much of its coal comes from Australia. With the election of a new Prime Minister, Australia looks set to revoke its carbon tax, leaving many environmentalists worried about their country’s contribution to climate change. (photo: Bigstockphoto.com)
Solar Powered Ship
The world’s largest solar powered boat made history by circumnavigating the globe. The ship is now busy in the Atlantic collecting data about the Gulf Stream.
The Great Lakes and Climate Change
In the last 30 years the largest fresh water lake in the world in terms of surface area, Lake Superior, has warmed nearly six degrees Fahrenheight. The increased temperature is a boon to some fish but warmer water is also more suitable for some species.
Toxicants in Diapers and Sanitary Pads
A recent study has revealed phthalates and volatile organic compounds in brands of single-use diapers and sanitary pads. Exposure to these toxic chemicals can lead to a variety of health complications, including birth defects and endocrine disruption. Jodi Flaws, a co-author on the paper, joins Bobby Bascomb to talk about these toxicants and how they impact health.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Frogs’ First Steamy Date
Sehuencas water frogs have been devastated by the chytrid fungus, and until recently, the last remaining survivor was believed to be “Romeo”, who had been on his own for ten years and had long since stopped calling for a mate. In December of 2018, scientists discovered five other Sehuencas water frogs, including a female of breeding age, who has aptly been named “Juliet”. Sofia Barrón Lavayen, the manager of captive breeding at the K’ayra Center at the Museum of Natural History in Cochabamba, Bolivia, talks about these not-so-star-crossed lovers.
Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land
Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York is dedicated to not only growing food, but also cultivating equity. Its ten black, brown and Jewish farmers aim to dismantle injustice within the food system. Farmer Leah Penniman discusses her journey as a woman of color reclaiming her space in the agricultural world.
This Week’s Show
August 23, 2019
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Toxicants in Diapers and Sanitary Pads
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A recent study has revealed phthalates and volatile organic compounds in brands of single-use diapers and sanitary pads. Exposure to these toxic chemicals can lead to a variety of health complications, including birth defects and endocrine disruption. Jodi Flaws, a co-author on the paper, joins Bobby Bascomb to talk about these toxicants and how they impact health.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Frogs’ First Steamy Date
listen / download
Sehuencas water frogs have been devastated by the chytrid fungus, and until recently, the last remaining survivor was believed to be “Romeo”, who had been on his own for ten years and had long since stopped calling for a mate. In December of 2018, scientists discovered five other Sehuencas water frogs, including a female of breeding age, who has aptly been named “Juliet”. Sofia Barrón Lavayen, the manager of captive breeding at the K’ayra Center at the Museum of Natural History in Cochabamba, Bolivia, talks about these not-so-star-crossed lovers.
Exploring The Parks: North Cascades National Park
listen / download
North Cascades National Park, just a three-hour drive from Seattle, is at the heart of one of Washington State’s most expansive and exquisite wild ecosystems. Despite having more glaciers than Glacier National Park, North Cascades is one of the least visited parks in the United States.
Refugees Cultivate Healing Through Gardening
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The Neighbor’s Field is a community garden in rural Georgia which is designed to help refugees heal from the pain and trauma of war by planting a garden. Producer Sean Powers of Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Bitter Southerner podcast has the story.
Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land
listen / download
Soul Fire Farm in upstate New York is dedicated to not only growing food, but also cultivating equity. Its ten black, brown and Jewish farmers aim to dismantle injustice within the food system. Farmer Leah Penniman discusses her journey as a woman of color reclaiming her space in the agricultural world.
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