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The Morning Agenda
PA Headlines | Feb. 26 | New studies, new monitors: the state of air pollution in Pa.

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 6:01


A new study quantifies how many people die in the Pittsburgh region as a result of air pollution. The study finds air pollution was responsible for between 11 and 12 and a half percent of all deaths in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2019. Meantime, Philadelphia has rolled out a new website dedicated to air quality. Scores of monitors across the city are keeping tabs on pollution in many neighborhoods. The State Treasurer’s Office hit a record-breaking return of unclaimed property in 2025. Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thanks!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IEN Radio
LISTEN: "Boiling Blood and Death" Odors Detected 10 Miles Away

IEN Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 2:29


The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against Darling Ingredients, accusing the company of illegally emitting odors and air contaminants from its rendering facility near Austin, Texas. The complaint noted that the smells can be detected up to 10 miles away, with some described as resembling “boiling blood and death.”Founded in 1882 and based in Irving, Texas, Darling Ingredients converts materials from animal agriculture and food industries into ingredients for animal and human consumption, crop fertilization and aviation fuel. The company operates over 260 facilities across more than 15 countries.The facility targeted in the lawsuit processes used cooking grease and chicken byproducts like meat, fat, bone and feathers. The site consists of two buildings: a processing plant and a feather plant.According to the suit, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has received nearly 1,440 complaints regarding Darling Ingredients' facility since May 2024, with hundreds coming in the last three months. Reported health effects include nausea, headaches, vomiting and burning throats and eyes. One resident described the smell as “festering dog vomit on fire” and indicated that they would rather smell burning tires.#DarlingIngredients, #Texas, #EnvironmentalLawsuit, #AirPollution, #TCEQ, #EnvironmentalCompliance, #IndustrialEmissions, #RenderingPlant, #ManufacturingNews, #EnvironmentalNews, #PublicHealth, #HydrogenSulfide, #OdorComplaint, #WasteProcessing, #Agribusiness, #FoodProcessing, #RegulatoryNews, #Sustainability, #IndustrialRegulation, #AustinTexas, #AirQuality, #IndustryNews

Australia Wide
Concern over lead air pollution results over Hobart

Australia Wide

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 24:59


The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

Padhaku Nitin
आपकी ज़िंदगी से 8 साल खा रहे प्रदूषण को कौन रोक नहीं रहा? : पढ़ाकू नितिन

Padhaku Nitin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 68:13


देश के कोने कोने से आवाज़ें आ रहीं हैं. AQI डबल से ट्रिपल डिजिट हुआ जा रहा है इसका ख़्याल कीजिए. हवा में जो ज़हर घुलता जा रहा है इसका ख़्याल कीजिए. क्योंकि WHO के आंकड़े ऐसा बताते हैं कि दुनिया की 99% जनता, Air Pollution के सीधे ख़तरों से प्रभावित है. न उनका दिल सुरक्षित है, न दिमाग और न फेंफड़े. अब जब बात इतनी गंभीर है, तो इस पर बात होना भी Urgent हो जाता है. तो याद रखिए, Padhaku Nitin का ये एपिसोड सिर्फ़ इंट्रेस्टिंग ही नहीं बेहद Urgent भी है. आज बात करेंगे की Air Pollution की समस्या को Solve करने में हम कहां पीछे रह रहे हैं? क्या Policy Making की कमी है? या क्या हम इस प्रॉबल्म को Misjudge कर रहे हैं? क्या Pollution के चलते सिर्फ़ हमारी Society ही नहीं, Economy भी धीमे धीमे नुकसान उठा रही है? फोकस दिल्ली पर भी करेंगे. पूछेंगे कि क्या AQI को टेंप्रेचर का स्केल बता देना या पानी छिड़क देना Monitoring Scales के आसपास. किसी भी तरह से Pollution को मिटाने के लिए कोई वैज्ञानिक तरीका है? यही पूछा है इस एपिसोड में जाने माने Environmentalist Chandra Bhushan जी से. पिछले दो दशकों से ये लगातार Environment से जुड़े मुद्दों पर गहरी रिसर्च करते हैं, करवाते हैं. Panels का हिस्सा होते हैं और उस चर्चा से और भी आगे बढ़कर चीज़ें समझाते हैं जहां Air Pollution की चर्चा दिल्ली की गाड़ियों से शुरू होती है. iForest (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability और Technology) नाम की प्रतिष्ठित संस्था के CEO भी हैं. एपिसोड पूरा सुनिएगा. प्रड्यूसर: मानव देव रावत साउंड मिक्स: अमन पाल

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast
Urgent need to address the invisible health threat posed by air pollution

Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 5:23


There is an urgent need for government action to address the invisible health threat posed by air pollution. That's the warning this morning from the Climate and Health Alliance, whose Secretariat Mark Murphy joined Anton this morning.

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Urgent need to address the invisible health threat posed by air pollution

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 5:23


There is an urgent need for government action to address the invisible health threat posed by air pollution. That's the warning this morning from the Climate and Health Alliance, whose Secretariat Mark Murphy joined Anton this morning.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
State of the Nation Address failed to address climate change

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:13 Transcription Available


Lester Kiewit is joined by Brandon Abdinor, Senior Climate Advocacy Lawyer at the Centre for Human Rights discussing the failure of the president’s SONA speech to address issues related to climate change and climate justice. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of Islam
Drive Time Show Podcast 16-02-2026: Air Pollution and Do men need to be feminised?

Voice of Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 110:38


Drive Time Show Podcast 16-02-2026: Air Pollution and Do men need to be feminised? by Voice of Islam

The Science Show -  Separate stories podcast
Cleaner air doesn't help corals

The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 11:39


Cleaner air as ships' have reduced their emissions has exacerbated coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.

The Daily Crunch – Spoken Edition
Trump EPA reportedly seeks to revoke landmark air pollution rule; plus, Spotify hits a record 751M monthly users

The Daily Crunch – Spoken Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 5:35


EPA administrator Lee Zeldin is reportedly expected to repeal the 2009 "endangerment finding" that underpins U.S. climate regulatory efforts. Also, Spotify credited a successful Wrapped campaign and new features in its free tier for its rapid user growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuff You Missed in History Class
John Evelyn's 'Fumifugium'

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 39:35 Transcription Available


"Fumifugium" was a treatise on air pollution written in 1661. In addition to warning about the dangers of coal smoke, John Evelyn wrote this work to improve the reputation of King Charles II. Research: Chambers, Douglas D. C. "Evelyn, John (1620–1706), diarist and writer." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. January 03, 2008. Oxford University Press. Date of access 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-8996 "Evelyn, John (1620-1706)." Encyclopedia of World Biography, Gale, 1998. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A148426050/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=ab356add. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026. Borunda, Alejandra. “The EPA is changing how it considers the costs and benefits of air pollution rules.” NPR. 1/13/2026. https://www.npr.org/2026/01/13/nx-s1-5675307/epa-air-regulations-health-benefits DeWispelare, Daniel. “’Heavy Fumes of Charcoal Creep into the Brain.’” The 18th-century Common. 5/14/2018. https://www.18thcenturycommon.org/evelyn/ Hovde, Sarah. “A solution for pollution?” Folger Shakespeare Library. 4/21/2017. https://www.folger.edu/blogs/shakespeare-and-beyond/air-pollution-london-fumifugium/ London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. “Pamphlet Collection: Fumifugium, by John Evelyn.” Library, Archive & Open Research Services Blog. 7/11/2022. https://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/library/2022/11/07/pamphlet-collection-fumifugium-by-john-evelyn/ Jenner, Mark. (1995) The politics of London air : John Evelyn's 'Fumifugium' and the Restoration. The Historical Journal. pp. 535-551. ISSN: 1469-5103. https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/1550/1/jennerm1.pdf Heidorn, K.C. “A Chronology of Important Events in the History of Air Pollution Meteorology to 1970.” Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, December 1978, Vol. 59, No. 12 (December 1978). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26219252 Foster, John Bellamy. “Introduction to John Evelyn’s ‘Fumifugium.’” Organization & Environment, June 1999, Vol. 12, No. 2 (June 1999). https://www.jstor.org/stable/26161864 Brimblecombe, Peter. “Interest in Air Pollution among Early Fellows of the Royal Society.” Notes and Records of the Royal Society of London, Mar., 1978, Vol. 32, No. 2 (Mar., 1978). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/531723 Cavert, William M. “The Environmental Policy of Charles I: Coal Smoke and the English Monarchy, 1624–40.” Journal of British Studies, APRIL 2014, Vol. 53, No. 2 (APRIL 2014). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24701865 Darley, Gillian. “John Evelyn: Britain's First Environmentalist.” Gresham College. 11/12/2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOik751LhHk Surrey Heritage. “John Evelyn (1620 – 1706).” https://www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/themes/people/writers/john_evelyn/ Evelyn, John. “Fumifugium.” 1661. https://archive.org/details/fumifugium00eveluoft/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil
What Building Occupants Expect in 2026

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 21:18


Building occupants in 2026 no longer accept invisible air quality as a guaranteed standard. They demand proof and documentation that the environments where they work and live are safe. The days of emergency pandemic fixes have passed. We are now entering an era where long term air quality strategy is essential for every facility.This episode explores the shift from reactive maintenance to proactive indoor air quality management. We discuss the differences between true HEPA and high filtration standards. We also examine how molecular filters tackle smells and city smog. You will learn how to balance energy efficiency with air purity. Our discussion covers the importance of interpreting sensor data as a continuous movie rather than a snapshot.Our guest is Jon Holmes. He is a specialist at Camfil with over twelve years of experience. He helps facilities bridge the gap between complex engineering and practical solutions. Jon shares his expertise on improving breathable air while managing the bottom line.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTChanging occupant air quality expectations True HEPA versus high filtration Molecular filters for VOC smells Balancing energy efficiency with airflow Sustainable air filter reduction strategiesGUEST DETAILS Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/MORE INFORMATIONHungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle.https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learnThere is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.comLet's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.ioQUOTESThe building occupant today is not the same building occupant of pre pandemic. Jon HolmesThe first thing you want to consider, first and foremost is a reduction of what you're using. - Jon HolmesAs long as you have a filter that can perform better for longer, not just last longer. Now you're getting the benefit of higher quality, higher flow, but you're also using less. - Jon HolmesAir filters, we really got to get away from the sticker price conversation. It's all about what is the impact on the building and the bottom line for the year. - Jon HolmesKEYWORDS#IndoorAirQuality #FacilityManagement #BuildingMaintenance #SustainableHVAC #AirFiltration

The Front
How China crushed Beijing's crazy traffic noise

The Front

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 12:58 Transcription Available


No honking. No blaring engines. No exhaust. The Chinese government has crushed Beijing’s incredible noise pollution, in response to residents’ despair, with a combination of incentives and strict new rules. North Asia Correspondent Yoni Bashan is here. Read Yoni’s story - and see the video - by subscribing to our YouTube channel and checking us out at theaustralian.com.au and our app, available in your app store. This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raise the Line
Building Climate-Ready Health Systems for a Massive Region: Dr. Sandro Demaio, Director of the WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health

Raise the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 26:21


“Climate change is the biggest health threat of our century, so we need to train clinicians for a future where it will alter disease patterns, the demand on health systems, and how care is delivered,” says Dr. Sandro Demaio, director of the WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health, underscoring the stakes behind the organization's first regionally-focused climate and health strategy. The five-year plan Dr. Demaio is leading aims to help governments in 38 countries with 2.2 billion people manage rising heat, extreme weather, sea-level change, air pollution and food insecurity by adapting health systems, protecting vulnerable populations, and reducing emissions from the healthcare sector itself. In this timely interview with Raise the Line host Michael Carrese, Dr. Demaio draws on his experiences in emergency medicine, global public health, pandemic response and climate policy to argue for an interconnected approach to strengthening systems and preparing a healthcare workforce to meet the heath impacts of growing environmental challenges. This is a great opportunity to learn how climate change is reshaping medicine, public health and the future of care delivery.  Mentioned in this episode: WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

JACC Speciality Journals
Association Between Air Pollution and Monday Peak Mortality From Acute Myocardial Infarction | JACC: Advances

JACC Speciality Journals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 2:33


Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Association Between Air Pollution and Monday Peak Mortality From Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Inside Health
Where does air pollution go inside our body?

Inside Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 28:10


James Gallagher stands by four lanes of traffic and inhales exhaust fumes all to see if he can see air pollution in his body. He looks at an intriguing finding that an mRNA vaccine might benefit people being treated with immunotherapy for some cancers and could we be on the cusp of a holy grail in dentistry? A breakthrough could mean we will soon be able to replace the enamel on our teeth. Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Tom Bonnett Researcher: Thom Hunt Editor: Ilan Goodman

Innovation Now
Protecting Human Health

Innovation Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 1:30


NASA researchers monitor the atmospheric movement of pollutants to help protect human health.

Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report
Wildfires, air pollution, autism and the EPA response

Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 13:29


Air pollution, specifically one part of air pollution called PM 2.5 (named for the size of the crud in the air pollution) has been linked to autism. It’s also been tied to cancer, heart disease, asthma, obesity, and premature births. Air pollution typically comes from industrial sources and car exhaust, but it can also be the result of smoke from wildfires. Four new studies this week link air pollution exposure during pregnancy to autism. The Environmental Protection Agency has responded by easing penalties on producers of this air pollution, making it much easier for everyone to be exposed to high levels of air pollution throughout their lives. This week’s podcast reviews the new evidence and examines new policies which will increase the burden of air pollution to families. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41547316 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41443491 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41271133 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41557972

Reporters
Air pollution in India's capital Delhi: An environmental and health disaster

Reporters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 12:28


In 2024, 40 of the 50 cities ranked as the most polluted in the world were located in India. Delhi topped the list. Over the past decade, air pollution has become the Indian capital's number one scourge. The situation is getting worse every year, but the authorities seem to be ignoring it, much to the dismay of residents. Our correspondents Alban Alvarez and Lisa Gamonet report.    

The Source
New data reveals air pollution concerns in Texas Latino communities

The Source

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 25:40


According to a recent study many Latino communities are dealing with unsafe levels of microscopic airborne pollutants. These pollutants penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream and can contribute to asthma, lung cancer, strokes, and neurological disorders.

Germ & Worm
84: Air Pollution in New Delhi: Say it Ain't So

Germ & Worm

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 28:20 Transcription Available


Vanakkam! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why should I visit Japan? https://www.japan.travel/en/us/Is COVID-19 immunization safe during pregnancy?Is there really malaria now in Westchester County?What should people do to stay safe if caught in a flood?New drugs for gonorrhea: Too good to be true?Is AI ready for prime-time in travel health?What antibiotics are best for sinusitis, and how long should I take them?Just how bad is the air in New Delhi, and what can I do about it?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.com.Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
Impeachment Now!/Fifty Species That Save Us

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 84:24


With the American republic hanging in the balance, Ralph calls on Democrats to pressure Republicans in the House and Senate to impeach Trump before the midterms or suffer the consequences. Then, we welcome Dino Grandoni, co-author of a Washington Post report on the surprising ways various species of animals and plants help advance our own health and longevity.Dino Grandoni is a reporter who covers life sciences for the Washington Post. He was part of a reporting team that was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for coverage of Hurricane Helene. He previously covered the Environmental Protection Agency and wrote a daily tipsheet on energy and environmental policy. He is co-author (with Hailey Haymond and Katty Huertas) of the feature “50 Species That Save Us.”The Democrats—while there are people like constitutional law expert Jamie Raskin (who has said a shadow hearing to publicly educate the American people on impeachment “is a good idea”) he's been muzzled by Hakeem Jeffries and Charlie Schumer, who basically don't want the Democrats to use the word impeachment. So who's using the word impeachment the most? Donald Trump—not only wants to impeach judges who decide against him, but he's talking about the Democrats impeaching him, and he uses the word all the time. So we have an upside-down situation here where the opposition party is not in the opposition on the most critical factor, which is that we have the most impeachable President in American history, getting worse by the day.Ralph NaderIf the founding fathers came back to life today, would any of them oppose the impeachment, conviction, and removal of office of Donald J. Trump, who talks about being a monarch? That's what they fought King George over. Of course, they would all support it.Ralph NaderWhat we have in these cards and in our stories at the Washington Post here are examples of the ways we know, the ways that scientists have uncovered how plants and animals help us. But we don't know what we don't know. There are likely numerous other ways that plants and animals are protecting human well-being that we don't know and we may very well never know if some of these species go extinct.Dino GrandoniI'm always eager to find these connections between human well-being and the well-being of nature and try to describe them in ways that are compelling to readers that get them to care about protecting nature. And also finding those instances (because I want to be objective here) of when human well-being and the well-being of nature might be in conflict, and that might involve some tough decisions that we as a society or policymakers have to make.Dino GrandoniNews 1/16/25* Our top two stories this week concern corporate wrongdoing. First, Business Insider reports that the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has released a new report which estimates Uber Eats and DoorDash, by altering their tipping processes in the city – moving tipping prompts to less prominent locations after checkout so upfront delivery costs would appear lower – have deprived gig delivery workers of $550 million since December 2023. As this piece notes, that was the month that New York City's minimum pay law for delivery workers took effect. As a result, “The average tip for delivery workers on the apps dropped 75%...from $3.66 to $0.93, one week after the apps made the changes…The figure has since declined to $0.76 per delivery.” This report presages a new city law that “requires the apps to offer customers the option to tip before or during checkout. Both Uber and DoorDash have sued the City over the law, which is set to take effect on January 26.” Whether the administration will stick to their guns on this issue, in the face of corporate pressure, will be a major early test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.* Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports UnitedHealth Group “deployed aggressive tactics to collect payment-boosting diagnoses for its Medicare Advantage members.” As the Journal explains, “In Medicare Advantage, the federal government pays insurers a lump sum to oversee medical benefits for seniors and disabled people. The government pays extra for patients with certain costly medical conditions, a process called risk adjustment.” A new report from the Senate Judiciary Committee found that UnitedHealth had “turned risk adjustment into a business,” thereby exploiting Medicare Advantage and systematically and fraudulently overbilling the federal government. Due to its structure, advocates like Ralph Nader have long warned that Medicare Advantage is ripe for waste fraud and abuse, in addition to being an inferior program for seniors compared to traditional Medicare. This report supports the accuracy of these warnings. Yet, Dr. Mehmet Oz Trump's appointee to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is a longtime proselytizer for Medicare Advantage and this setback is unlikely to make him reverse course, no matter the cost to patients or taxpayers.* Yet, even as these instances of corporate criminal lawlessness pile up, the Trump administration is all but abolishing the police on the corporate crime beat. In a new report, Rick Claypool, corporate crime research director at Public Citizen, documents how the administration has “canceled or halted a total of 159 enforcement actions against 166 corporations.” This amounts to corporations avoiding payments totaling $3.1 billion in penalties for misconduct. This report further documents how these corporations have ingratiated themselves with Trump, via donations to his inauguration or ballroom project, or more typical revolving door or lobbying arrangements. As Claypool himself puts it, “The ‘law enforcement' claims the White House uses as a pretext for authoritarian anti-immigrant crackdowns, city occupations, and imperial resource seizures abroad lose all credibility when cast against the lawlessness Trump allows for the pursuit of corporate profits.”* In another instance of a Trump administration giveaway to corporations, the New York Times reports the Environmental Protection Agency will “Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution.” Under the new regulatory regime, the EPA will “estimate only the costs to businesses of complying with the rules.” The Times explains that different administrations have balanced these competing interests differently, always faced with the morbid dilemma of how much, in a dollar amount, to value human life; but “until now, no administration has counted it as zero.”* Moving to Congress, the big news from the Legislative Branch this week has to do with Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR reports Congressman James Comer, Chair of the House Oversight Committee, issued subpoenas to the former president and former Secretary of State to testify in a committee hearing related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter published earlier this week, the Clintons formally rejected the subpoenas, calling them “legally invalid.” The Clintons' refusal to appear tees up an opportunity for Congress to exercise its contempt power and force the couple to testify. Democrats on the Oversight Committee, who agreed to issue the subpoenas as part of a larger list, have noted that “most of the other people have not been forced to testify,” indicating that this is a political stunt rather than an earnest effort. That said, there is little doubt that, at least, former President Clinton knows more about the Epstein affair than he has stated publicly thus far and there is a good chance Congress will vote through a contempt resolution and force him to testify.* In the Senate, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Murphy and other liberal Senators are “urging their Democratic colleagues to pivot to economic populism by ‘confronting' corporate power and billionaires, warning that just talking about affordability alone won't move swing voters who backed President Trump in 2024,” per the Hill. Senators Adam Schiff of California and Tina Smith of Minnesota also signed this memo. The Senators cited a recent poll that found Americans “increasingly cannot afford basic goods such as medical care and groceries,” but they also warned that “Bland policy proposals — without a narrative explaining who is getting screwed and who is doing the screwing – will not work.” Hopefully this forceful urging by fellow Senators will move the needle within the Democratic caucus in the upper house. Nothing else seems to have driven the point home.* One candidate who seems to understand this message is Graham Platner of Maine. Platner, who is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, has a controversial past that includes a career in the Marines and a stint working for the private military contractor Blackwater. However, he is running as a staunch economic populist and New Deal style progressive Democrat – and the message appears to be working. According to Zeteo, a poll conducted in mid-December found Platner up by 15 points in the primary over his opponent, current Governor Janet Mills. More concerning is the fact that this same poll shows both Platner and Mills in a dead heat with incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, indicating this could be a brutal, protracted and expensive campaign.* On the other end of the spectrum, Axios reported this week that former Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who once led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and then served as President Biden's ambassador to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, has accepted a role as CEO and president of the Coalition for Prediction Markets. The coalition is essentially a trade association for betting websites; members include Kalshi, Crypto.com Robinhood and Coinbase, among others. The coalition will leverage Maloney's influence with Democrats, along with former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry's influence across the aisle, to lobby for favorable regulation for their industry.* Turning to foreign affairs, prosecutors in South Korea have announced that they are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-Yeol on “charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024,” per Reuters. In a stunning courtroom revelation, a prosecutor said during closing arguments that “investigators confirmed the existence of a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed to keep Yoon in power.” The prosecutor added that “The defendant has not sincerely regretted the crime... or apologised properly to the people.” As this piece notes, South Korea has not carried out a death sentence in nearly three decades. Even still, it is remarkable to see how this case has unfolded compared to the reaction of the American judicial system to Donald Trump's attempted self-coup on January 6th, 2021.* Finally, turning to Latin America, many expected the fall of Nicolás Maduro to mean a redoubled energy crisis for the long-embargoed island nation of Cuba. Yet, the Financial Times reports that in fact, “Mexico overtook Venezuela to become Cuba's top oil supplier in 2025…helping the island weather a sharp drop in Venezuelan crude shipments.” CBS adds that “Despite President Trump's social media pronouncement…that ‘there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba — zero,' the current U.S. policy is to allow Mexico to continue to provide oil to the island, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright.” For the time being, the administration seems open to maintaining this status quo – including maintaining cordial relations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum – though this appears more strained than ever. Sheinbaum harshly criticized the kidnapping of Maduro, stating “unilateral action and invasion cannot be the basis for international relations in the 21st century,” while Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez has threatened that there could be “serious consequences for trade between our countries” if Sheinbaum “continues to undermine US policy by sending oil to the murderous dictatorship in Cuba.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

What the Health?
Culture Wars Take Center Stage

What the Health?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 41:03


With lawmakers still mired over renewing enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, much of Washington has turned its attention to culture war issues, including abortion and gender-affirming care. Meanwhile, “confusion” remains the watchword at the Department of Health and Human Services as personnel and funding decisions continue to be made and unmade with little notice. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News' Elisabeth Rosenthal, who created the “Bill of the Month” series and wrote the latest installment, about a very hot pepper and a very late ER bill. Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The New York Times' “E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution,” by Maxine Joselow.  Alice Miranda Ollstein: ProPublica's “After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources,” by Anna Clark.  Joanne Kenen: The New Yorker's “What ‘The Pitt' Taught Me About Being a Doctor,” by Dhruv Khullar.  Anna Edney: MedPage Today's “Worried About Liability After CDC Vaccine Changes? You Shouldn't Be,” by Joedy McCreary.  

The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast
3211: Why Can't Captain Planet Be Real?

The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 66:37 Transcription Available


Rod and Karen discuss the DC bomber caught, E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution, Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, Nobel Institute says Machado's Peace Prize cannot be 'transferred' to Trump, Trump Threatens to Denaturalize U.S. Citizens If They “Deserve” It, Feds Open New Investigation Into Letitia James, Minnesota Launches Own Probe After FBI ICE Shooting Block, Gender Wars, White People News, man fires gun outside of son’s school, man shoots friend at party, man kills hotel manager of pool pass and sword ratchetness. Podjam 3 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/podjam3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackguywhotips Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rodimusprime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SayDatAgain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TBGWT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBlackGuyWhoTips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblackguywhotips@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theblackguywhotips.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- https://the-black-guy-who-tips-podcast.dashery.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PDD9JUQUNVY5?ref_=wl_share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowdcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – https://www.crowdcast.io/theblackguywhotips Voicemail: ‪(980) 500-9034Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Out Loud
Air pollution can impact adolescent brain development, OHSU study finds

Think Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 13:18


A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that air pollution can impact adolescent brain development. The analysis indicated that exposure to common air pollutants is associated with accelerated cortical thinning in areas of the brain responsible for language, mood regulation and socioemotional processing. Researchers observed changes even in children who were exposed to pollution at levels the Environmental Protection Agency considers safe.    Calvin Jara is an otolaryngology resident at OHSU and the study’s lead author. He joins us with more details about how these changes could affect children’s physical and emotional health.

Sushant Pradhan Podcast
Ep: 516 | Air Pollution in Nepal | Why Kathmandu's Air Is So Toxic | Trailokaya Raj Bajgain | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 116:58


Air Pollution in Nepal. Why Kathmandu's Air Is So Toxic. Air pollution has become one of Nepal's biggest public health and environmental challenges, and in this episode, Environmental Engineer & Researcher Trailokaya Raj Bajgain breaks it all down with clarity and data. From understanding Kathmandu air pollution to explaining PM2.5, AQI in Nepal, and how pollution levels can feel equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes a day, this conversation dives deep into the science behind polluted air. We discuss whether Kathmandu is the most polluted city, the role of vehicle pollution, dust particles, and cross-border pollution from India and China. Trailokaya also explains how air quality sensors, funding, and air pollution data in Nepal work, and why accurate data is critical for effective pollution control strategies. The episode explores the health effects of air pollution, the World Bank air pollution report, and whether wearing a mask is truly effective against PM2.5. We also touch on the future of clean air through AI and technology, personal protection methods, and how youth activism and research can drive change. If you want a clear, science-based explanation of Nepal's air crisis and practical insights on what can be done, this episode is a must-watch. GET CONNECTED WITH Trailokaya Raj Bajgain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trailokaya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StoryOfAnOrdinaryHumanBeing/?locale=hi_IN Website - https://trailokaya.com.np/ Email - trailokayaraj@gmail.com | trailokaya.bajgain@duke.edu  

Al Jazeera - Your World
Millions of Sudanese affected by aid cuts, Montenegro air pollution

Al Jazeera - Your World

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 2:50


Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Intelligent Medicine
Intelligent Medicine Radio for December 20, Part 2: Could napping improve cognitive function?

Intelligent Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 44:05


Country singer Jellyroll dishes on his triple-digit weight loss odyssey; DGL for GERD—will it raise blood pressure? CBD curbs aggression in dogs; Hundreds of environmental chemicals may imbalance our microbiomes; ADHD isn't just a malady—it may impart unrecognized superpowers; The evolutionary mismatch between our ancient genes and modern artificial environments; Could napping improve cognitive function? Heart attacks, lung problems soared after LA wildfires; HHS Secretary RFK Jr. focuses attention on inadequate testing, treatments for chronic Lyme Disease.

Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian
Episode 64: The Impact of Lifestyle and Environmental Factors on Depression and Mood Disorders

Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 34:30


In this episode, we dive into the environmental and lifestyle factors that impact mood disorders like depression and anxiety. You'll learn how screen time, diet, sleep, and physical activity can set the stage for mental health—and why toxic exposures like pesticides, heavy metals, air pollution, mold, and electromagnetic fields can make things worse.Drawing on the latest research and longitudinal studies, Dr. Datis Kharrazian breaks down the science behind mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and neurotransmitter imbalance. He shares practical advice for leveraging exercise, improving sleep quality, and minimizing toxic exposures, offering clear strategies that you can use for yourself or your patients. Whether you're a practitioner, a student, or someone seeking answers about mood and resilience, this episode bridges complex science and actionable solutions you can implement right away.Enroll in the complete master class: Mood and Anxiety Disorders Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications with Dr. Datis Kharrazian at: https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/mood-and-anxiety-disordersFor patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/00:00 Lifestyle Factors Linked to Depression03:32 "Pesticides Linked to Mood Disorders"08:59 "Heavy Metals Linked to Depression"11:58 "Air Pollution's Link to Mental Health"16:36 "Air Pollution's Impact on Brain"17:35 "Mold Exposure and Neurocognitive Issues"22:53 "Exercise Intensity Shapes Recovery"27:13 "Exercise Boosts Mental Health Outcomes"28:02 "Exercise Benefits for Mental Health"31:56 "Sleep Consistency Supports Recovery"34:21 "Subscribe and Share!"Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketplace All-in-One
Air pollution in Delhi is hitting consumers, businesses

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 6:48


From the BBC World Service: "It's like I'm standing inside a cloud of dust and smoke," says BBC correspondent Devina Gupta of air quality in India's capital. Residents there have been urged to stay indoors, and new restrictions are affecting worker productivity and costing businesses. Then, a Hong Kong court has found media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition. And later, retailers in the U.S. are hiring a record low number of seasonal employees.

Marketplace Morning Report
Air pollution in Delhi is hitting consumers, businesses

Marketplace Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 6:48


From the BBC World Service: "It's like I'm standing inside a cloud of dust and smoke," says BBC correspondent Devina Gupta of air quality in India's capital. Residents there have been urged to stay indoors, and new restrictions are affecting worker productivity and costing businesses. Then, a Hong Kong court has found media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition. And later, retailers in the U.S. are hiring a record low number of seasonal employees.

NYC NOW
New Jersey's Lame Duck Session and Study Shows Congestion Pricing Decreases Air Pollution

NYC NOW

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 7:39


Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has a lengthy to-do list before he leaves office next month. Plus, a new study shows that congestion pricing has significantly decreased air pollution in New York City and the surrounding region.

The Incubator
#386 -

The Incubator

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 10:00


Send us a textDr. Divya keerthy (New York Presbyterian Queens/Weill Cornell Medicine) and Dr. Katherine Nyman (UCSD/Rady Children's, San Diego) discuss their Hot Topics conference experience. Keerthy presents research on prenatal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure measured via backpack monitors and silicone wristbands during the third trimester. Her longitudinal study tracked infant microbiome at three time points over six months, identifying two air pollutants affecting microbiome development. Nyman highlights interest in the Tiny Baby collaborative, particularly PDA management challenges in extremely premature infants. Both emphasize the value of Hot Topics' evidence-based sessions including "green and rotten apples" that stress-test current practices. They note the conference's focus on moderate preemies (32-34 weekers) who comprise 80% of NICU populations yet receive less research attention. Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

Tech and Science Daily | Evening Standard
Cloudflare outage, UCL air pollution study & December PS Plus games

Tech and Science Daily | Evening Standard

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 9:28


On today's Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down new TfL lift tech for step-free travel, explain a major UCL study on how air pollution can weaken the benefits of exercise, and look at Cloudflare's latest outage hitting LinkedIn and Zoom. We also cover a huge neutrino collaboration that could explain why the universe exists, December's PlayStation Plus free games and upcoming Game Awards 2025, and Amazon's new Alexa Plus scene-skipping feature for Fire TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil
Professor Stefano Schiavon: Energy Efficiency Occupant Health Together

Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 26:11


Buildings consume 39% of United States total energy whilst HVAC professionals face constant pressure balancing energy efficiency against occupant health and comfort despite these fields often conflicting in design priorities.Professor Stefano Schiavon from UC Berkeley, global leader in thermal comfort with over 15,154 research citations, explains why HVAC systems exist primarily to protect people and create healthy comfortable spaces rather than save energy, how particulate matter sensors throughout buildings enable better control decisions, why furnace fan only mode during wildfires provides automatic air cleaning using existing equipment, and how UC Berkeley's 25 year occupant satisfaction database reveals only 40% of people feel satisfied with thermal environment despite 80% satisfaction targets.With expertise spanning personal environmental controls, radiant heating cooling systems and post occupancy evaluation research methods, Professor Schiavon shares practical solutions including smart thermostat automation connecting outdoor sensor networks and why turning systems off when leaving represents simplest most actionable energy saving advice alongside proper professional maintenance servicing. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTHVAC systems designed protect people create healthy spacesParticulate sensors both intake throughout building enable decisionsFurnace fan only mode wildfires recirculates large airForty percent thermal satisfaction versus eighty percent targetsTurn systems off leaving professional maintenance simple adviceGUEST DETAILS Professor Stefano Schiavon is Professor of Architecture and Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley, leading expert in building science researching how to reduce building energy consumption (39% US total energy use) whilst ensuring occupant health, happiness and productivity through improved indoor environmental quality. Key leader at Center for Environmental Design Research running Berkeley's advanced MS and PhD programmes in Building Science, he is recognised worldwide for thermal comfort and indoor air quality expertise focusing on practical low energy solutions including personal environmental controls, radiant heating cooling systems and new ventilation methods. Using detailed lab experiments, advanced computer simulations and real world post occupancy evaluation surveys, his research has earned 15,154 citations with h-index of 61, winning ASHRAE Ralph Nevins Award with findings reported by Wall Street Journal and CNN.Connect with Professor Schiavon:Website: https://ce.berkeley.edu/people/faculty/schiavonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanoschiavon/Center for Environmental Design Research, UC BerkeleyMORE INFORMATIONThere is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.comLet's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.ioQUOTESWe are not designing HVAC systems with the aim to save energy. We are there to protect people, to create spaces that are healthy and comfortable. If we compromise on the air quality outside is polluted, we bring outside air in. If we bring those pollutants inside, we're going to damage people. - Professor Stefano SchiavonIf we can introduce that technology that allows us to ventilate, to heat, cool, to provide light only where people are, then we could save a substantial amount of energy. - Professor Stefano SchiavonThe main reason is that people do not have a good sense of air quality. The fact that we don't see air, we don't properly perceive it, then there is a higher chance that we don't spend enough time and attention. That's why focusing on regulation for air quality is probably the most important aspect." - Professor Stefano SchiavonKEYWORDS#EnergyEfficiency #OccupantHealth #ThermalComfort #IndoorAirQuality #HVACDesign

3 Things
The Catch Up: Protest air pollution outside parliament (4 Dec)

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 3:50 Transcription Available


The headlines of the day by The Indian Express.

Learn Persian by PODGAP
Podgap (137) | Persian Discussion (B2): Talking About Air Pollution

Learn Persian by PODGAP

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 9:55


Hello and welcome to a new episode of Podgap!Today, we're talking about a topic that affects millions of people in Iran and in many other countries around the world: air pollution.In this episode, Hanieh and Mohsen discuss why air pollution happens, how it affects daily life, and what factors—like traffic, old vehicles, factories, drought, and dust storms—make the situation worse.They also explain some useful vocabulary related to the environment and talk about how people and the government are trying to deal with this problem. And of course, they invite you to think about your own country: Do you experience air pollution or drought where you live?So, stay with us, listen carefully, and enjoy learning Persian while exploring one of the most important environmental issues in Iran today. Let's get started!If Podgap makes your Persian learning journey easier and more enjoyable, share it with your friends — it truly means the world to us!We'd also love to hear from you: drop us a message anytime at podgapp@gmail.comWant to dive deeper? By joining us on Patreon.com/podgapFull Persian transcriptions of every episodeA glossary & worksheets to practice withPlus extra learning goodies like Persian news, proverbs, vocabulary challenges, videos, and more!Let's keep learning and growing together — one word at a time

Interviews
India's air pollution crisis nearing disaster, warns UN official

Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 12:21


Thick toxic smog and air quality or AQI levels up to 35 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) limits are turning Delhi's winters into a recurring health emergency.Balakrishna Pisupati, head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) office in India, warns that pollution is “almost reaching the level of a disaster.”In an interview with UN News, he cites vehicle emissions, crop burning, industrial activity, construction dust and stagnant winter air as key contributors.Despite programmes and investments, progress can feel like “running on a treadmill” due to policy gaps, weak enforcement and little change in behaviour.UN News' Anshu Sharma spoke to Mr. Pisupati on how UNEP is addressing India's air pollution challenge, and the urgent need for coordinated action on fossil fuels and forest conservation.

Aggie Radio
Air Pollution in Utah: A Decades-Old Problem - Highlander 2025

Aggie Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 5:39


For more information, visit the Utah Statesman's website usustatesman.com or keep up on Instagram @utahstatesman

PNAS Science Sessions
Air pollution and pet health

PNAS Science Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 9:40


Air quality and pet health Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us. In this episode, Stephen Jarvis explores the health impacts of poor air quality on pets. In this episode, we cover: •[00:00] Introduction •[00:51] Environmental economist Stephen Jarvis explains how he became interested in the effects of air quality on pets. •[01:59] He talks about the similarities in exposure between humans and pets, and introduces the veterinary dataset used in the study. •[03:30] Jarvis explains the results of the study and the potential physiological effects of poor air quality. •[05:40] He talks about the implications of reducing air pollution for petcare and the takeaway messages of the study. •[08:17] Jarvis explains the caveats and limitations of the study. •[09:14] Conclusion. About Our Guest: Stephen Jarvis Assistant professor London School of Economics View related content here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2504553122 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts for more captivating discussions on scientific breakthroughs! Visit Science Sessions on PNAS.org: https://www.pnas.org/about/science-sessions-podcast  Follow PNAS: Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the PNAS Highlights newsletter

Living on Earth
Tropical Forests, Forever? Air Pollution Pioneers, and Thanksgiving Feast Favorites.

Living on Earth

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 51:52


As the host of this year's UN climate treaty negotiations and home to most of the Amazon tropical rainforest, Brazil led a major advance for forests and their indigenous inhabitants. The new $125 billion fund, with guarantees for investors, will send its profits to countries with documented forest preservation, including some cash going directly to indigenous and local populations.  Also, we now know about the severe health impacts of tiny airborne particles or PM2.5, thanks in large part to the groundbreaking “Six Cities” study that started in the 1970s. The leaders of that team were Doug Dockery and Arden Pope, and they're co-authors of the 2025 book, Particles of Truth: A Story of Discovery, Controversy, and the Fight for Healthy Air. And members of the Living on Earth crew share a few laughs and our favorite Thanksgiving recipes, from pumpkin soup to chouriço stuffing to desserts made with leftover pie crust. ---  If you or someone you know might be interested in a Living on Earth internship, this is “last call” to apply for Spring 2026 by Wednesday, November 26th! Learn more at loe.org/about/jobs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conversation Weekly
How China cleaned up its air pollution

The Conversation Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 22:19


As Pakistanis and Indians struggle with hazardous air quality, in Beijing – a city once notorious for its smog – the air quality is currently rated as good.Ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government was so concerned about pollution that it introduced temporary restrictions on cars, shut down factories and work on some construction sites. It would take a few more years before the Chinese government implemented a clean air action plan in 2013. Since then, China has achieved a dramatic improvement in its air quality.In this episode, we speak to Laura Wilcox, a professor at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Reading in the UK, to understand how China managed to clean up its air pollution. But Wilcox's recent research uncovered some unintended consequences from this cleaner air for the global climate: the pollution was actually helping to cool the atmosphere and by taking it away, it may have accelerated global warming.This episode was produced by Mend Mariwany, Katie Flood and Gemma Ware. Mixing by Michelle Macklem and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Read the full credits for this episode and sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.Solar geoengineering: the risks and distractions of trying to reflect sunlight to cool the Earth – podcastDelhi: how weather patterns and faraway mountains made this the world's most polluted megacityCleaner air in east Asia may have driven recent acceleration in global warming, our new study indicates

Health Newsfeed – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts
Can air pollution impact on autism? Elizabeth Tracey reports

Health Newsfeed – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 1:04


A new study points to chemicals called PFAS in possibly underpinning autism development. Autism expert Heather Volk at Johns Hopkins says another environmental pollutant with a much more established record is the very minute particles found in the air called … Can air pollution impact on autism? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

3 Things
Air pollution's toll on infants, a policy rollback, and terror module busted

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 26:22 Transcription Available


First, we speak to The Indian Express' Rinku Ghosh who talks about how air pollution affects two of the most vulnerable groups: newborn babies and pregnant women.Next, The Indian Express' Parul Kulshresthe discusses Rajasthan's move to roll back its decades-old two child rule for local elections, and why women rights groups in the state are critical of the move. (14:45)Lastly, we take a look at Punjab where the police have busted a Pakistan backed grenade attack module operating out of Ludhiana. (23:22)Hosted by Ichha SharmaWritten and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Mo News
US Govt Now Open; Epstein-Trump Email Details; JFK's Grandson Running for Congress; The Final Penny Ever Minted

Mo News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 35:36


 Headlines: – Welcome To Mo News + Northern Lights Visible In The U.S. (02:00) – Longest Shutdown In US History Is Now OVER (09:20) – House Democrats Release New Epstein Emails Referencing Trump (11:20) – JFK Grandson Jack Schlossberg Running For Congress (23:50) – Air Pollution in India's Capital Draws Protests As Schools Are Shuttered (27:00) – Waymo Begins Offering Freeway Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco, LA and Phoenix (29:00) – Final US Penny Minted After 232 Years (31:20) – On This Day In History (33:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: monews

The Cārvāka Podcast
Delhi Air Pollution Protest

The Cārvāka Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 88:51


In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the Delhi Air Pollution Protest and the ongoing crisis in Northern India where people cannot even breath properly. When will Indian politicians get their act in order and solve this pollution problem in a scientific manner? Follow Tushar: X: @Tushar15_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured #delhipollution #delhiprotests #pollutionprotests #genzprotest #indiagate #nationalcapital #delhinews #capitalnews #airpollution #aqi #delhiaqi #rekhagupta #pmmodi #delhibjp #delhiaap ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

Health Check
Cloud seeding to cut air pollution in Delhi

Health Check

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 26:27


Last week attempts at cloud seeding to reduce pollution in Delhi failed to produce any rain. We catch up with reporter Chhavi Sachdev to find out more about official's latest and controversial attempt at tacking hazardous levels of air pollution in the city. The Maldives have become the first country to ban smoking for younger generations with no one born on or after 1 January 2007 being able to buy tobacco products. Journalist Philippa Roxby comments on what this means for health.What do the public know about the cancer risks of alcohol? Dr Sanjay Shete, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Texas, explains his research comparing the real risks to public awareness.A Finnish study has found that voting behaviours in elections are strongly linked to health, suggesting it may even be a stronger determinant than education. Plus, how walking over 5,000 steps a day may slow the cognitive decline in those with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producer: Katie Tomsett & Hannah RobinsImage: A commuter walks near India Gate amid heavy smog pollution on October 29, 2025 in New Delhi, India. Delhi is once again blanketed by hazardous smog following the Diwali festival, as pollution levels spike to the "very poor" and "severe" categories, with air quality indexes far exceeding safe limits. The crisis, which is driven by firecracker use, emissions, and seasonal crop residue burning has prompted emergency measures like cloud seeding. Image Credit: Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images

The Neuro Experience
The Hidden Toxins You're Breathing Every Day (And Don't Even Know It) | ft. Mike Feldstein

The Neuro Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 55:40


You think you're living healthy—organic food, filtered water, supplements—but what about the air you breathe? In this episode, I sit down with disaster-recovery expert and Jaspr founder Mike Feldstein to expose the hidden dangers of indoor air and how it may be silently sabotaging your health, sleep, and longevity. After years rebuilding homes post-disaster, Mike discovered that people were getting sicker—not from what they ate, but from what they breathed. His solution: Jaspr, a sleek air-scrubbing system that removes 99.9% of ultra-fine particles. We break down how poor air quality impacts your biology and why cleaning the air could be the missing link to better performance and longer life. Follow Jaspr: Instagram: @jaspr.co Website: https://www.jaspr.co *** SPECIAL OFFER For the month of November, get $400 off your Jaspr Air Scrubber when you use code NEURO at checkout. After Black Friday, you'll still save $200 off—and this code never expires. Shop now at https://www.jaspr.co and start breathing cleaner air today. *** Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for more conversations at the intersection of brain science and performance. I'm committed to bringing you evidence-based insights that you can apply to your own health journey. *** A huge thank you to my sponsors for supporting this episode. Check them out and enjoy exclusive discounts: Huel Huel has launched their Black Edition Ready To Drink + their Daily Greens Ready To Drink! Try both products today with 15% off your purchase for New Customers with my exclusive code NEURO at https://www.huel.com/neuro. Use my code and fill out the post checkout survey to help support the show. Ketone IQ Visit https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—or find Ketone-IQ at Target stores nationwide and get your first shot free! Caraway The holidays are closer than ever, so get their gift (or yours) in time! Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/neuro to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Timeline My friends at Timeline are offering 20% off, just for my listeners. Head to https://www.timeline.com/neuro to get started. BUBS Head to https://www.bubsnaturals.com and use code LOUISA for 20% off. *** I'm Louisa Nicola — clinical neurophysiologist — Alzheimer's prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain — reducing Alzheimer's risk — and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Topics discussed: 00:00 – Intro 03:09 – The Birth of Jaspr: Making Clean Air Beautiful 07:10 – What Is Toxic Air and How It Makes You Sick 09:05 – Mold, Mycotoxins, and the Hidden Health Connection 16:23 – PM 2.5: The Microscopic Particles That Can't Escape Your Lungs 18:01 – Air Pollution, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Risk 21:43 – Why Hotel Air Is Making You Sick 24:52 – Cooking, Hair Dryers, and Hidden Air Pollution in Your Home 27:45 – Where the Toxins Go: Your Couch, Carpet, and Clothes 31:00 – Why “Zero” Air Quality Is Impossible 32:24 – The Difference Between an Air Purifier and an Air Scrubber 33:29 – Real-World Air Testing: Hotels, Dentists, and Dangerous Jobs 40:46 – Clean Air and Relationships: Stopping Snoring and “Sleep Divorce” 43:40 – What to Look for in an Air Purifier 46:34 – When and How to Replace Filters 47:31 – How to Prevent Mold and Moisture Buildup in Bathrooms 48:49 – Pets, Shoes, and the Hidden Dangers of “Fur Pollution” 51:11 – The Gym Air Problem: Rubber Floors and Toxins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Air Pollution Raises Dementia and Aneurysm Rupture Risk

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 7:41


PM2.5 particles increase dementia risk by 8% for every 5 micrograms per cubic meter increase. These ultrafine particles travel directly to the brain through nasal pathways Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter doubles brain aneurysm rupture risk, with damage accumulating over three to six months rather than causing immediate effects Air pollutants trigger chronic brain inflammation by activating microglia cells, disrupting the blood-brain barrier and promoting harmful amyloid plaque buildup over time Vehicle exhaust fumes such as nitrogen dioxide and black carbon from soot show stronger associations with vascular dementia compared to Alzheimer's disease in population studies Using indoor air purifiers with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, limiting outdoor exposure during high pollution periods, and eliminating household chemical sources help improve indoor air quality to protect brain health

The Genius Life
504: How Pesticides, Air Pollution, and Industrial Toxins Are Fueling a Parkinson's Epidemic | Ray Dorsey, MD

The Genius Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 77:57


Dr. Ray Dorsey is a professor of neurology at the University of Rochester and a leading authority on the preventable environmental causes of Parkinson's disease, and the co-author of The Parkinson's Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment, which lays out actionable steps to halt the world's fastest-growing brain disease.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:LMNT is my favorite delicious, sugar-free electrolyte powder to leave you feeling charged up after a sweat sesh. Get a free 8-serving sample pack at drinklmnt.com/geniuslife.AG1 is my favorite multivitamin. Enjoy a free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit drinkag1.com/GENIUS.JustThrive makes high quality probiotics with mental health in mind. Get 20% your first 90 day bottle when you go to ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/GENIUS and use code GENIUSLIFE at checkout!Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.