Green Street Radio

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about our rapidly deteriorating oceans, how data centers are providing heat for homes in Norway, and a new study about toxic chemicals in plumbing fixtures including shower heads. Then award-winning author Alden Wicker talks about fast fashion, and how plastic clothing is not only a worldwide pollution problem but a health problem as well.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about startup companies pushing recycling of spent nuclear fuel to power next generation power plants, and the Supreme Court's decision to allow giant multinational mining companies to take over sacred land belonging to Apache tribes. Then nutritionist and author Dr. Marion Nestle talks about our food supply, what's wrong with it, and how campaign reform is absolutely required if we're ever going to fix it.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the FDAs continuing failure to regulate toxic chemicals, how a group of mothers are suing manufacturers of plastic food containers, and how the Trump administration is rolling back drinking water standards for certain PFAS chemicals. Then Rick Smith, President of the Canadian Climate Institute and author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck, talks about the dual crises of climate change and plastic pollution as a human health hazard.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about America's brain drain of scientists as the administration eliminates grants and guts federal health agencies, and how big agrochemical companies are seeking immunity from all liability for their toxic products. Then UMass professor Dr. Laura Vandenberg provides an overview of endocrine disrupting chemicals, their ubiquity in our culture, and how they can disrupt normal growth during critical periods of human development, including pregnancy.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how microplastics are affecting our health, especially in the urinary tract, and how some states are refusing to ban styrofoam food containers despite the known health risks. Then certified water expert Paul Trafas talks about what's in our drinking water, and the various filter systems that are used to remove toxins and impurities, with varying degrees of success.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss the Trump administration's effort to intimidate non-profit organizations working on environmental issues, and the new World Health Organization report confirming the links between cell phone radiation and cancer. Then Dr. Ronald Melnick who designed and oversaw the landmark National Institute of Health study on cell phone radiation talks about how the study was designed and why so many people have never heard about it.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the health impact of higher temperatures and rising humidity from climate change, President Trump's elimination of research on firefighters and cancer, and the relationship between wireless radiation exposure and lower fertility. Then Dr. Cindy Russell, Executive Director of Physicians for Safe Technology, talks about kids and cell phones, why cell phone bans at schools are a good thing, and the proven health impacts of near-constant exposure to radiation from all wireless devices.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how the Trump administration wants to change the meaning of the word “harm,” how big tech data centers are sucking up tremendous amounts of water in places where water is already scarce, and how ExxonMobil's Baytown refinery and plastic recycling facility has racked up 16,000 clean air violations. Then engineer and nuclear expert David Schlissel explains the economics of nuclear power, and how the industry has consistently misled consumers about the realities of nuclear energy.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the toxic emissions from gas stoves, why it's critical for pregnant women to avoid products with phthalates, and how the Trump administration is preparing to pre-empt state laws on toxic chemicals. Then LED lighting expert and Softlights Foundation president Mark Baker talks about the health problems associated with LED lighting.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how states are finally prohibiting PFAS in all products, how polluting companies can be excused from clean air regulations by emailing the EPA, and how big banks are quietly advising clients that the world will fail to meet climate goals, and they should invest in air conditioning! Then Patti talks about the development of the BabySafe Project, which encourages pregnant women to keep their cell phones and other wireless devices away from their developing baby. More information on the show website, www.GreenStreetNews.org.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the lawsuit that could bankrupt Greenpeace, the new study linking PFAS in drinking water with increased rates of cancer, and what's really in that gum you're chewing. Then author and investigative reporter Sharon Udasin talks about the new book she has co-authored, “Poisoning the Well - How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America,” which details the corporate greed and government acquiescence that has led to one of the greatest environmental and public health crises of our time.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about plastic in fertilizer ending up in our food supply, how the FDA allows 950 food additives that are prohibited in Europe, and how firefighters face a higher risk of brain cancer because of certain chemicals they are exposed to on the job. Then nationally-recognized hazmat expert and firefighter Silverio Caggiano talks about the new challenges facing firefighters today and his experience with the East Palestine rail disaster. More information and links can be found on our show website, GreenStreetNews.org.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about big problems for Fiji water, how the EPA is eliminating a database of hazardous chemicals used by scientists around the world, and how RFK Jr., wants to eliminate food dyes from most foods in America. Then Dr. Arlene Blum, founder and CEO of the Green Science Policy Institute, talks about the health and safety problems associated with flame retardants in lithium-ion battery housings, and her work trying to get regulators to look at substances, in this case polymers, that are currently unregulated.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the link between plastic food containers and heart disease, how climate change is threatening drinking water, and how RFK's promise to regulate hazardous chemicals by getting rid of corporate influence will sit with the corporate cronies President Trump has selected to staff the EPA. Then Columbia University's Dr. Veena Singla talks about her career studying the various methods being used by the plastic industry to try to make their products seem sustainable.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how pharmaceuticals are contributing to PFAS in drinking water, how some states are adopting federal standards for PFAS before the Trump Administration guts them, and the environmental impact of the war in Ukraine. Then Dr. Andrew Marino, retired professor at LSU Medical School and author of numerous books about electromagnetics, talks about his life investigating the impact of electromagnetic fields on human health.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the new administration's plan to fast-track oil and gas projects, and how chlorine levels in public drinking water supplies can increase risks of cancer. Doug previews his new song called, “I'm Rich and I Don't Care.” Then Dr. Genevieve Guenther, author of The Language of Climate Politics, talks about her growing concern about the climate crisis and how the language we use can help move people to take action.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss the environmental and human health impact of chemical fire retardants used in California, the elimination of federal environmental justice programs, and the EPA's ban of red dye #3 thirty years after it was shown to cause cancer. Then Steven Feit, senior attorney with the Center for International Environmental Law talks about geo-engineering, carbon capture, pyrolysis and other efforts of the fossil fuel industry to try to convince the public their products are part of a sustainable future.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss the health hazards of tattoos (the inks can be toxic) and the plight of minority communities in the area of Texas called "Cancer Alley." Then Dr. Ann McCampbell and Susie Molloy discuss their battles with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS),and how they have learned to live with this often debilitating condition.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about petrochemical plants dumping toxins in the nearby water, how Cambodian brick factories burning plastic clothes for fuel are making workers sick, and how wildfires in California are creating toxic air and debris from burning plastic structures, furnishings and personal items. Then investigative reporter Justin Nobel talks about the secret network of unregulated pipelines in fracking country carrying highly toxic and radioactive waste to unknown destinations.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the impact of environmental chemicals on children's health, and a new law in Minnesota which bans the sale of cookware containing “forever chemicals.” Then Patti Wood talks about artificial turf fields, and why they present a clear hazard to young athletes. Grassroots is sponsoring a national webinar about artificial turf fields on January 23rd. More info and registration at www.HowGreenIsMyTown.org/turf.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss PFAS from pharmaceuticals in drinking water, the toxic air in parts of Texas, and Exxon's unhappiness with California's claim that plastic is not actually recyclable. Then Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear talks about the push to reactivate old nuclear power plants and build new ones, all to satisfy the power requirements of AI and cryptocurrency companies. Who bears the risk and who gets the benefit? Don't miss this episode of Green Street!

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about popular foods that are contaminated with plastic particles, the secret network of pipelines carrying toxic radioactive waste from fracking operations, and the proposal to bury millions of tons of carbon under the Gulf of Mexico. Then Anne Rabe, Environmental Policy Director at NYPIRG, talks about New York's groundbreaking Climate Change Superfund Act, which requires greenhouse gas polluters to pay $75 billion to help defray the costs of dealing with powerful storms and other impacts of climate change.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug review some of the top environmental health news stories of the year, including the California lawsuit against Exxon for lying about plastic recycling, the renewed push for nuclear power (to support the insatiable power appetite of AI), the debate over fluoride in public water supplies, how "forever" chemicals ended up in the eggs in rural France, and how microplastics may exacerbate kidney disease, especially in minority communities.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the landmark decision in Montana affirming young people's claim that a law preventing decision makers to consider the impacts of climate change deprives them of their right to a clean and safe environment, how the FDA permits food companies to put hazardous chemicals into their products, and why you should avoid black plastic kitchen utensils made from recycled materials. Then Dr. Brian Moench, president of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, talks about what's in the air we're breathing every day, and what you can do to improve the air around you.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the EPA's ban on two toxic chemicals (finally!), the failure of the worldwide plastic treaty in South Korea, and the promise and problems associated with new types of biodegradable plastic. Then Kate Donovan of the NRDC and Dr. Charles Moon of Mount Sinai School of Medicine give an overview of the chemical class known as PFAS and how consumers can reduce their exposure to these toxic “forever” chemicals.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the end of landline phone service, why you should never use a plastic cutting board, and how endocrine disrupting chemicals in consumer products can make your body do things it shouldn't. Then Dr. Laura Vandenberg talks about her research on how big companies intentionally distort science and mislead the public to protect their profits. Much more information at GreenStreetNews.org.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss the continuing presence of lead in many consumer products including spices, the city of Paris replacing parking spots with trees to improve the quality of life and address climate concerns, and President Trump's troubling plan to re-start the Keystone XL pipeline project. Then former soccer star and coach Amy Griffin talks about artificial turf fields, their negative impact on young athletes, including alarming increases in cancer, and her growing list of young athletes who have been affected.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the role of nitrous oxide in climate change (it's a greenhouse gas that's 300 times more powerful than CO2 ), and how the world is beginning to realize that plastic is a toxic substance, just in time for the UN worldwide plastic treaty talks in South Korea. Then Dr. Charlene Elliot from the University of Calgary talks about the many ways in which food is marketed to children in every stage of their lives, and how helping them understand how they are being targeted may be more effective than regulation.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss the upcoming global plastic conference and the possibility of cutting plastic production, how microplastics are harboring pathogens in the water, good news about used clothing, and Donald Trump's pick to lead the EPA. Then Duke University researcher Dr. Kate Hoffman talks about the vulnerability of children to environmental exposures, how researchers are trying to understand the synergistic effects of chemicals, and her ongoing research into the high rates of disease among firefighters and the reasons behind it.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about Trump's environmental agenda, the alarming national drought, how AI is creating mountains of e-waste, and the fact that it's raining PFAS chemicals in Miami (and everywhere else!) Then Dr. Paul Connett, founder of the Fluoride Action Network, talks about the dangers of adding fluoride to public drinking water, new U.S. government studies showing that exposure to fluoride lowers IQ in children, and the recent court decision ordering the EPA to regulate the toxic substance. Don't miss this important show!

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about a new court order forcing the EPA to regulate fluoride after studies show it lowers IQ in children, and how the loss of biodiversity threatens our own survival. Then Vito Buonsante, Policy Advisor for the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) talks about plastic, human health, and the worldwide effort to stop the relentless production of this life-threatening material.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the legal liability of wastewater processors who sell biosolids containing PFAS for fertilizer, and how people around the Gulf Coast not only suffer from massive storms, but from the toxic pollutants those storms unleash from petrochemical plants and factories. Then integrative medicine physician Dr. Sharon Goldberg talks about her experience with RF radiation toxicity, how reducing RF radiation at home can have multiple benefits, and how mold is so often overlooked as a factor in poor health.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the rise in antibiotic resistance, how severe weather events fueled by climate change are impacting human health, and why there are PFAS chemicals in eggs in France. Then renowned epidemiologist and author Dr. Shanna Swan talks about her book “Countdown,” how sperm rates are declining precipitously worldwide, and what it means for the future of the human race.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about chemicals in food packaging linked to breast cancer, the EPA refusing to regulate PFAS chemicals in agricultural fertilizer, and how fluoride can impact brain development and IQ. Then in a Green Street recording from several years ago, Dr. Samantha King, author of “Pink Ribbons, Inc.: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy,” talks about the pink ribbon campaigns and why we don't hear more about the environmental links to the disease. Lots of links and information at www.greenstreetnews.org.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the State of California suing ExxonMobil for lying about plastic recycling, and how food contact materials contain thousands of toxic chemicals. Then Dr. Heidi Hutner talks about her film “Radioactive: the Women of Three Mile Island” and the recent news that Bill Gates has worked out a deal to re-start the shuttered nuclear facility to provide energy for Microsoft's AI platforms.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how microplastics impact your kidneys and how much energy and water is being used by AI. Then renewable energy expert Dr. Mark Jacobson talks about how we can solve our global energy problems and stop burning fossil fuels by simply using the technology we already have.

This week on Green Street Patti and Doug talk about pesticide spraying for mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equestrian Encephalitis ("Triple E”), how a midwestern health center actually helped pay for an artificial turf field at a high school, and how the City of Los Angeles is responding to increased stormwater by making the city more “sponge-like.” Then investigative reporter and author Carey Gillam, talks about her award-winning work uncovering the corporate malfeasance and corruption regarding the infamous toxic pesticide glyphosate, known commonly as RoundUp, which remains on store shelves today.

This week on Green Street Patti and Doug talk about forever chemicals on artificial turf fields, Texas's new court system backed by big oil, and the amount of plastic particles accumulating in your brain. Then Dr. Tom Zoeller, one of the nation's leading experts on endocrine disruption, talks about why the government seems unable (or unwilling) to take hormone-disrupting products off the shelf that can have serious, life-long impacts on children and adults.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the EPA's long delay in regulating perchlorate, a chemical now contaminating our food and water, how the air in New York subways far exceeds health standards, and the problem with using recycled plastic for food packaging. Then medical doctor and PhD researcher Mary Johnson of the TH Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University talks about climate change, wildfire smoke, and how new weather patterns are impacting our health.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about why cell towers don't belong on school property and the new US policy supporting a UN treaty to reduce plastic production. Then Dr. David Bond of Bennington College talks about the curse of PFAS - those “forever" chemicals that manufacturers have been producing for more than fifty years despite knowing that they are toxic to humans.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about NY State banning neonic pesticides, lead in school drinking water, and how the Biden administration is interfering with regulations on baby formula in foreign countries. Then acclaimed author and NYU Professor Marion Nestle talks about food systems and politics. Read more about Marion at her website, www.foodpolitics.com

This week on Green Street, Patti & Doug talk about the hazards of pesticides and wildfire smoke. Then Dr. Megan Romano of Dartmouth University talks about how pregnancy can be impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our air, our water, our food, and the consumer products we buy...impacts that can have life-long consequences for the new baby.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about white roofs and how they reduce urban heat, and a new study showing that chemicals from tires are ending up in our food supply. Then Kyla Bennett, Science Policy Director for PEER talks about the fate of humans in a world challenged by climate change, plastic pollution, and chemical toxins. More info at www.peer.org.

This week on Green Street Patti and Doug talk about hazardous PFAS chemicals in lithium-ion batteries and Project 2025's plans to dismantle the EPA. Then author and plastic expert Erica Cirino talks about her work at the Plastic Pollution Coalition and the two guides they have produced; the Health Pregnancy Guide and the Health Baby Guide. More info at www.PlasticPollutionCoalition.org.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss how climate change is impact the weather, and how the recent Supreme Court decision allowing courts to interpret laws instead of federal agencies will impact environmental cases. Then dietician and cancer expert Denise Snyder talks about the hazards of grilling meat on an open flame.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about pending legislation on PFAS and its ubiquity in firefighting gear. Then attorney Polly Marshall talks about her group's efforts to document the links between common personal care products and an increased risk of breast cancer. More information at www.breastcancerovertime.org.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss how climate scientists view the dire situation of the planet, and how plastic recycling is a complete failure. Then attorney Stephen Joncus and his client Sabrina Siegel talk about the local power company in Eugene, Oregon, and how they are cutting off the power of people who don't want or can't tolerate digital wireless utility meters.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug discuss the hazards of tatoos and the plight of minority communities in Cancer Alley. Then Dr. Ann McCampbell and Susie Molloy discuss their battles with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS),and how they have learned to livel with this often debilitating condition.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about micro- and nanoplastic particles and what we can do to reduce them. Then biologist, author and cancer survivor Dr. Sandra Steingraber talks about her efforts to stop the expansion of natural gas infrastructure and the tactics the industry is using to silence any opposition.

This week on Green Street Patti and Doug talk about why processed foods are so addictive, and how telecoms are getting rid of copper land lines. Then investigative reporters Barbara Laker and David Gambacorta talk about their series in the Philadelphia Inquirer about artificial turf and members of the Phillies baseball team who all developed brain cancer after years of playing on the field.

This week on Green Street, Patti & Doug discuss the failure of the FDA to regulate chemicals in food, and how new language in the farm bill will prohibit states from regulating pesticides. Then author and investigative reporter Justin Nobel talks about the extremely high levels of radiation from fracking and how the industry is trying to keep it quiet.