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  • HEADLINES: Net Zero Greenwashing

    The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 29 2023:

    [00:30] Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low

    [3:00] Net-zero "pledges" and "ambitions" in the food and restaurant industries

    [9:00] Don't call it a (snow leopard) comeback

    [11:00] The simple and cost-effective way Japanese businesspeople are combatting emissions

     

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    14m | Sep 29, 2023
  • Climate Migration

    We humans have lived within a surprisingly narrow range of temperatures for most of our history. But this range? It's slowly and steadily moving north.

    As the planet warms and weather events become more severe, it's natural to wonder about safety. How do we know it's time to leave our beloved homes and move for good? Where are the so-called climate havens, and do they have infrastructure in place to support a sudden population influx?

    On today's show we round out Difficult Decisions Week with two women who are among the first to consider climate change when buying property and laying down roots.

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    [11:00] 3 characteristics to look for in a prospective climate haven

    [22:00] The red flags one guest believes will inform her it's time to go for good

    [27:00] Even in 2023, Americans continue to move toward both heat and coastlines. At what point is doing so no longer a solid financial investment?

    [30:00] Advice for listeners considering a proactive climate move

     

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    32m | Sep 28, 2023
  • Climate Change And Family Planning

    Difficult truth time: A child born today will live on a planet that’s hotter than it has ever been since human civilization developed. And us humans? We’re the ones who created this problem.

    According to one study, each child born in the United States adds thousands of tons of carbon to their parents’ lifetime carbon legacy. While some would-be parents rightly question whether it’s ethical to have children and thus contribute to our global warming woes, others wonder whether it’s fair *to the child* to bring them into a world with such an uncertain - and perhaps unstable - future.

    The decision to have a family is a profoundly emotional and personal one that’s made more complex with looming climate threats. It's Difficult Decisions Week on the podcast and on today's show my guests and I tackle the most difficult one of all: family planning in the era of climate change.


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    [9:00] Breaking down the carbon emissions numbers and adding in legacy

    [12:00] Is it ethical to bring a child into a world that’s rapidly warming?

    [14:00] Thoughts on intentionally having children and raising them to be stewards of the planet

    [20:00] The paradox of privilege: if we’re privileged enough to not feel the effects of climate change, can/should we go on living as usual?

    [24:00] It all comes down to hope. How hopeful are you?

      

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    24m | Sep 26, 2023
  • HEADLINES: A Busy Week In New York

    The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 22 2023:

    [00:30] Updates from the Climate Ambition Summit

    [2:00] Climate protesters march in Manhattan

    [4:00] California sues fossil fuels giants

    [11:00] Dogs are joining the conservation movement

     

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    14m | Sep 22, 2023
  • A Better Bread

    Sourdough bread is alchemy personified, as just 3 ingredients — flour, salt, and water — transform themselves into a delicious food item that also happens to be insanely healthy. Yet despite centuries of sourdough wisdom, 21st century bread is made with dozens of unnecessary (and perhaps unsafe) additives. And those microbiome benefits that sourdough boasts? Sadly, modern bread has none.

    Today in honor of #SourdoughSeptember: A conversation with professional bakers Ed and Natasha Tatton about the reasons why we should all be eating sourdough on the regular (and how, too, to get started on your own sourdough baking journey if the mood strikes).

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    [5:00] Sourdough isn't a skill, it's an understanding

    [9:00] Sour-faux? Loaves at the supermarket may say "sourdough" but are a-lyin'

    [15:00] Not everyone should bake sourdough, but everyone should be eating it: Breaking down the (numerous) health benefits of fermented foods

    [22:00] Sourdough starters were once passed down as wedding gifts. Here's everything you need to know about your "low-maintenance pet" 

    [29:00] Pro tips for sourdough success from professional bakers

     

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    34m | Sep 21, 2023
  • The Processed Food Problem

    About 60 percent of the foods Americans eat these days are processed, and diet-related illnesses are the leading cause of mortality in the USA. If you’re like most people you may be spending your hard-earned dollars on food you’ve been told is healthy and safe but simply isn't. 

    Amidst both all the conflicting diet information and all the greenwashing it has never been more important to pay attention to what's in our food. On today's show we discuss the processed food problem by zeroing in on 3 specific additives we should be on the lookout for the next time we venture into the grocery store.


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    [4:30] Is processing the problem, or is it the additives?

    [7:30] Why 'Generally Recognized As Safe' is ridiculously unsafe

    [15:00] Red 3, Yellow 4, and everything you need to know about artificial food dyes 

    [18:00] The connection between the benzoates and hyperactivity

    [24:00] What on earth is potassium bromate? Here's the simplest way to avoid this bread additive

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    33m | Sep 19, 2023
  • HEADLINES: Dating Debt

    The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 15 2023:

    [00:30] Biden blocks oil drilling in Arctic Alaska (yay!). But don't forget about Willow ...

    [3:30] Extreme heat and indoor recess 

    [9:00] A (gorgeous) once-extinct bird is reintroduced to New Zealand

    [13:00] Millennials are racking up 'romantic debt' in the pursuit of love

     

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    14m | Sep 15, 2023
  • Building Experiential Wealth

    Our experiences - the big trips, the small moments of joy, and everything in between - are the real wealth of our lives. So why is it that we consistently fail to do the things we're yearning to do? And how can we live lives that are experientially rich despite the daily grind?

    Today's show is a conversation with authors Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff about how to treat time as our most valuable currency while it's still on our side.

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    [4:00] How to accurately measure the importance of experiences in a capitalist society

    [12:00] Experiences yield wealth, yet so few of us fully live. Here are the top reasons why, according to a study of over 20K individuals

    [15:30] Fear holding you back? Do this!

    [19:00] Shake yourself awake to what really matters (and don't fall back asleep!) with these 2 resources

    [31:00] 3 ways to avoid regrets by keeping yourself accountable

     

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    37m | Sep 14, 2023
  • Reclaiming Your Weekends

    For many, weekends are for chores. They're also for carting kids to sports games and getting caught up on errands. But amidst all that driving and laundering, where are the opportunities to rest, rejuvenate, and fully live our lives?

    Feeling rested is so much more than a good night's sleep and on today's show we discuss research-backed ways to reclaim your time and wellness by making weekends work for you.

     

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    [3:00] Connections between work, busyness, and feeding the capitalist engine

    [5:00] The 7 types of rest our bodies and minds need

    [20:00] What research says about the benefits of active recreation as opposed to passive recreation

    [24:00] Thoughts on playing catch up on the weekends: Can we minimize our weekend chores? 

    [29:00] Whatever happened to blue laws? Making a case for jumping off the work-spend hamster wheel, at least on the weekend

    [33:00] Parents, we simply must: Together let's take a critical look at our children's weekend activities

     

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    37m | Sep 12, 2023
  • HEADLINES: Groundwater

    The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 8 2023:

    [00:30] 3 cheers for the rise of tiny forests

    [5:00] What sea ice loss means for emperor penguins 

    [10:00] We're running out of groundwater ...

    [14:00] Revisiting climate havens

     

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    16m | Sep 8, 2023
  • Buying For Life

    We live in a world that's always trying to sell us more stuff, and much of it is junk. Enter environmental degradation, wasted money, unnecessary headaches, and clutter. Lots of clutter.

    Today we continue this week's Buy Just Once theme with BuyMeOnce.com founder Tara Button, who's here to lay bare the tenets of what she terms 'mindful curation'.

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    [7:00] Exactly how our ultra-commercialized world leaves us broke and lonely

    [12:00] Examining the discrepancy between the "poor premium" and consumer rights

    [23:00] 4 fixability elements to look for when researching appliances and electronics

    [28:00] Thoughts on trust and brand loyalty at a time when consumer confidence is at an all-time low

     

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    35m | Sep 7, 2023
  • Grandma Wisdom

    These days, durable and long-lasting products often seem like elusive unicorns. But they do exist, and finding them is a 2-step process.

    First, it's imperative that we check our collective predisposition for disposability at the curb. Second, we must learn insider tricks for discerning the buy-for-life products from the cheap junk that lines store shelves. Enter Buy Just Once Week! 

    On today's show sustainability educator Sophie Jungbauer suggests practical ways for adopting our grandmothers' mindsets when it comes to sourcing and caring for must-have household items.

     

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    [3:00] What exactly does 'quality' look like IRL?

    [10:30] Musings on consumerism and its consequences

    [14:00] Does "American Made" mean anything in terms of durability?

    [25:00] Getting in the habit of asking yourself, "Did my grandma have this?"

    [28:00] Quality over quantity! The #1 minimalist mindset shift that must first happen before conscious consumption can take place

    [35:00] Pyrex, stainless steel, and more: 5 Buy Just Once items for your kitchen

     

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    39m | Sep 5, 2023
  • HEADLINES: Fast Fashion Unites

    The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 1 2023:

    [00:30] What you need to know about the new deal between Shein and Forever 21

    [4:30] China says Japan's seafood is unsafe. What does science say?

    [11:00] 3 cheers for windsails made especially for cargo ships

    [13:30] Renewable propane is here (!!)

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    14m | Sep 1, 2023
  • Keeping Clutter Out

    Yes, clutter is always going to accumulate. But there are ways to prevent at least some of it from entering our homes, and we're chatting about 3 of those ways today.

     

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    [2:00] Our decluttering challenge wrap-up 

    [10:00] Browse, don't buy!

    [16:30] Rocks, pebbles, and your personal Chuck It List

    [25:30] Contentment is being satisfied with what you have. Enter the Don't Want List

     

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    30m | Aug 31, 2023
  • What Organizers Do

    People are naturally curious about the homes of professional organizers. On today's show author Shira Gill divulges 5 high-impact organizing tips straight from the mouths of fellow professional organizers.

    Here's a preview of the insider tricks we're discussing today:

    [10:30] Don't shop for a mansion if you live in a cottage!

    [16:00] Display what's beautiful; conceal what isn't

    [20:00] Ditch the product packaging for reduced visual clutter

    [23:00] When in doubt, decant 

    [35:00] Elevate your neglected spaces

     

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    38m | Aug 29, 2023
  • HEADLINES: Caring about Coral

    The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, August 25 2023:

    [00:30] What’s happening to South Florida’s coral reefs (and why you should care)

    [4:00] Don't call it a comeback: The golden lion tamarin's rebound

    [6:00] The richest Americans account for 40% of US emissions, but not for the reasons you may expect

    [11:00] The connection between air pollution and the silent pandemic, a.k.a. antibiotic resistance

     

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    15m | Aug 25, 2023
  • The C Word

    Since the dawn of the chemical era more than 300,000 chemicals have been invented, and many are made from oil and natural gas. While some manufactured chemicals have indeed provided benefit (Disinfectants! Antibiotics!), they have also caused great harm. Manufactured chemicals pollute every corner of the planet. They kill bees, fish, and mammals. They nearly destroyed the ozone and, yes, they give us cancer.

    Many types of cancer are on the rise in the US, and one explanation for this increase lies in our world of chemicals. On today's show environmental investigative reporter Kristina Marusic identifies the harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer; she also provides a step-by-step roadmap for reducing your cancer risk.

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    [2:00] Breaking down exactly what's happening with cancer rates around the world and why

    [12:00] The 3 Ps: 3 categories of pollutants that have clear links to childhood cancer

    [20:00] Pay special attention to these preventable environmental exposures if you have children

    [24:00] Revisiting the personal care product conundrum 

    [28:00] The harmful environmental exposures you should zero in on at your child's daycare or school 

    [36:00] In defense of being a loudmouth: You've been given a voice; here's how to best use it

     

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    41m | Aug 24, 2023
  • Lifestyle Creep

    Spend more money than necessary on non-essential upgrades? You're not alone.

    Lifestyle creep is often related to status, and its prevalence may indeed be bolstered by a perceived sense of lack. On today's show financial educator Kara Perez offers her best tips for combatting unintentional lifestyle creep in the day-to-day.

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    [3:00] When Latte Factors and Treat Yo’self! intersect: At what point do treats become lifestyle inflation?

    [9:00] The Number One question to ask if you suspect you’re defining your self-worth by others’ standards

    [16:00] Applying “You can’t be what you can’t see” to money decisions

    [20:00] 2 ways to bring your confidence back to awesome when you feel ‘less than’ (without buying something new)

    [26:00] Don’t call it a budget, call it a spending plan: The super smart way to track spending without that complicated spreadsheet

     

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    35m | Aug 22, 2023
  • HEADLINES: Climate Litigation

    The era of climate litigation is here, my friends. Today's episode breaks down 3 enviro-lawsuits happening right now: 

    [02:00] Held v. State of Montana and a big win for environmentalists this week

    [7:30] Attorney Missy Sims is a-comin' for Big Oil

    [12:30] $1.5B in damages: An Oregon county's lawsuit against fossil fuel big wigs 

     

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    14m | Aug 18, 2023
  • Big Pharma

    The US pharmaceutical industry is unique in that it markets directly to consumers (hey there, Zoloft commercial!). Through such direct-to-consumer marketing we have been spoon-fed the notion that every hint of a symptom requires a drug.

    The result? Americans take more prescription medications today than at any other time in recent history. 

    On today's show we uncover the pharmaceutical industry's influence over the FDA and over consumers.

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    [2:30] Do Americans take more prescription drugs than citizens in other countries?

    [5:00] Prescription medication and the implications of its direct-to-consumer marketing

    [9:30] Big pharma, the FDA, and a great big conflict of interest

    [12:00] The connection between a patient's desire for a quick fix and a physician's prescribing habits

    [19:00] 3 action steps re: conscious consumerism and prescription drugs

     

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    24m | Aug 17, 2023
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