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The way you begin your morning not only sets the tone for your entire day, but it can also dictate your health outcomes and level of success. The science-backed benefits of having a solid morning routine include better energy levels, enhanced productivity, higher sleep quality, and lower stress levels. On today's show, you're going to learn about one of the most powerful and effective morning routines that can change your health, help you reach your goals, and so much more. Today's guest, Hal Elrod, is an international speaker, personal development expert, and author of the bestselling book, The Miracle Morning. Hal joins this episode of The Model Health Show to share the powerful science behind morning routines, and practical and effective strategies you can use to transform your life.  You're going to learn about the morning routines of the most successful people in the world, practices you can implement to improve your life, and how to craft a morning routine that works for you. If you're ready to unlock your potential, creating an intentional morning ritual is a powerful starting point. So listen in, implement what resonates with you, and enjoy this interview with the one and only, Hal Elrod! In this episode you'll discover: Why starting your day off right is so important. How a morning ritual can help you show up as your best self. The one quote that changed Hal's life. What the biggest disconnect in our society and how it impacts our success. Two personal anecdotes that taught Hal to turn pain into purpose. What the five-minute rule is. The acronym SAVERS. Which personal development tool is the most misunderstood. How morning exercise can increase your cognitive ability and focus. The magic of journaling. How to utilize the six-minute Miracle Morning. Ways to customize your morning routine. The two biggest misconceptions about affirmations. Three steps to create affirmations that are practical and results oriented. The inspiring story of how Hal beat cancer. How to use visualization to reach your goals. Ways to stop accepting mediocrity in your life A powerful method for using affirmations to override your human nature. Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model -- Save on raw honey & other natural remedies! HVMN.com/model -- Save 30% on your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ! The Miracle Morning: Updated & Expanded Version by Hal Elrod -- Preorder today! Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Miracle Morning Movie Connect with Hal Elrod Website / Facebook / Instagram  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud   Thanks to our Sponsors. This episode is brought to you by Beekeeper's Naturals. Right now, we're in the midst of cold and flu season, alright. Cold and flus for some reason, because of marketing, they get a whole season dedicated to colds and flus. But the bottom line is, we do wanna make sure that we are taking care of our immune system, fortifying things, and making sure that our bodies are resilient in the face of anything that we might be exposed to. Now, as the statement says, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So we wanna make sure that we're being proactive and focus on prevention. One of the things that I do proactively, especially during this time of year, is utilize one of the most renowned products for fortifying the immune system from bees called propolis. A study published in the peer reviewed journal, Antiviral Chemistry and Chemotherapy, revealed that propolis has significant anti-viral effects, specifically in reducing viral lung infections. Now, quality is everything when it comes to propolis, and the propolis that I utilize is the Propolis Throat Spray from Beekeeper's Naturals, go to beekeepersnaturals.com/ model. That's beekeepersnaturals.com/model, you get 20% off their incredible propolis immune spray. Now again, this is something that I use on a regular basis. I also make sure that my family is getting their sprays in, and it's backed by really solid science, and the proof is in the pudding, I'm not one of those guys that's just out here getting sicky sick all the time. And I definitely attribute proactive use of this propolis immune spray, it's just really taken things to another level. And if you look at some of the background on this, this is really the immune system for the hive itself. And there's been a resonance for thousands of years, humans have been utilizing this, but the key is also supporting, regenerative beekeeping. Because our bees are being hit hard by all of these different environmental pollutants that have recently, just especially in the last few decades, have been integrating themselves into our environment. And we're talking billions of tons of newly invented toxicants are added to our environment each year. And this is coming from data from the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency, about three billion tons of these toxins from "normal business practices". We're not talking about those big events you might see on the news, we're just talking about day-to-day run-of-the mill, literally events that are impacting our environment and deeply impacting populations of bees. And so investing in companies like Beekeeper's Naturals is something really special because not only are we getting something special for our own health, but we're supporting regenerative beekeeping in a huge, huge way. And by the way, when it comes down to it, especially when we're looking at, okay, we've got a sick kid or maybe we're coming down with something. Typically in our culture, we're turning to these ridiculous, highly refined, all these different chemicals, newly invented compounds, not to mention the drug agents that are a lot of times, not even necessary. And so one of the most popular conventional cough syrups out there on store shelves, you know the one, alright, there's several of them. There's Benadryl, there's NyQuil. I don't even wanna say their names. But they contain things like FD&C Blue number 1, FD&C Red number 40, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium. Like multiple forms of refined sugars and sweeteners and all of these again synthetic chemicals that are anti-health. And there are certain things that have been proven. These are backed by science to be equally as beneficial, but far less toxic. The combination of first and foremost, honey... Let's talk about that. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study revealed that raw honey, that's the key, was able to outperform placebo and significantly reduce cough frequency and severity at night and improve sleep quality. The cough syrup from Beekeeper's Naturals should be a staple in your cabinet because it also contains several other science-backed nutritional sources, including elderberry. A double blind placebo-controlled study, published in the peer reviewed journal, Advances in Traditional Medicine found that after 48 hours of treatment with elderberry coughing was relieved in 31% of patients versus the placebo. It works, it works if you work it. So highly recommend getting yourself some of these resources. You don't wanna wait around until you need it, make sure that you have it on hand. And also they have some incredible lozenges for you as well without all those highly refined sugars and chemicals. They're doing so many good things. Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/model, that's beekeepersnaturals.com./model for 20% off store-wide.   This episode is brought to you by HVMN. I wanna share something with you that has been fueling my workouts recently. Numerous studies, including a study published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, aka, the FASEB Journal have found that exogenous ketones can be up to 28% more efficient in generating energy than glucose alone. And because of this something that, listen, there are so many different supplements that are out there on the market, very few things do you experience a change the first day. Now this isn't true for everybody, but for me, this was the case. I was shocked. I actually took time stepping away from everything else that I was doing as far as supplementation around training. Gave myself a break, and then did this with a lot of focus and intention to see, hey, what are the kind of results that I could see by utilizing Ketone-IQ? And I was really just blown away. My stamina was significantly increased, but more so my recovery afterwards, it was really impressive. I just felt like I could do so much more than I normally do. And I'm somebody who really prides myself on being a high performer and being able to really challenge my limits and do exceptional things. And so to do what I was typically doing and didn't have energy left in the tank, I was just like, wow, this is something special. I need to tell more people about this. So right now, you can head over to hvmn.com/model, and they're going to give you 30% off of your first subscription order. It'll be taken off automatically at checkout. And I'm telling you, this is the real deal. Go to hvmn.com/model checkout Ketone IQ today.

This episode features Serge Dedina, the executive director and co-founder of WILDCOAST, an international conservation team. Not only did Serge serve as the mayor of Imperial Beach from 2014 to 2022, but he also chaired the SANDAG borders committee for six years, demonstrating his commitment to cross-border collaboration. With a focus on transboundary planning and conservation, Serge has been a key player in addressing the cross-border sewage pollution crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. In the conversation, Serge shares insights into the crucial role of cross-border collaboration in addressing sea-level change and the importance of getting involved and making a difference at the local level.   Timestamps: [2:01] WILDCOAST is an international conservation team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses natural climate change through natural solutions. [2:10] Serge's journey of co-founding WILDCOAST and his history of serving as the Mayor of Imperial Beach from 2014 to 2022. [2:47] What does Serge hope to achieve in the role as Chair for C-3's Knowledge Action Network, and what hopes does he have for future civic awareness of our border region? [6:20] The border region can serve as a laboratory to get things done because there are no rules and we can take action and make up the rules to serve our community best as we go. [6:20] Serge discusses shifting the conversation away from thought partners to action partners and the punk rock DIY philosophy that helped him transform the city of Imperial Beach. [9:19] Serge talks about serving on the board of SANDAG and how cross-border collaboration has evolved on a government level. [11:22] By working with the media to communicate issues, problems, challenges, and needs, Serge has caught the attention of CNN and many other national and international media organizations. [13:43] How can we do better in solving the Tijuana sewage crisis and improving our water quality? [14:15] What would solving this issue mean for our South Bay communities and our neighbors in Tijuana? [19:31] The impact of our sea levels rising and holding the fossil fuel companies accountable. [29:05] The importance of taking positive actions at the micro level. [29:39] Instead of just tweeting and talking about things on social media, get off your device and get involved. Get active.   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org WILDCOAST Serge Dedina    

Happy DECEMBER?! The CDC is warning against eating pre-cut cantaloupe. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a ruling against lead pipes. Wolverines are finally getting some protection. The Powerpuff girls get a Nike collab!  https://forms.gle/Bf6aPVTbEqmo4QoS6 NEWSLETTER ⬅️ What's Trending: use code carlamarie Head to TheMorningShowPodcast.com for EVERYTHING we talk about. Seattle Gummy Company - code: CMA for 20% off https://seattlegummy.com/?ref=802 QUICK LINKS TO WATCH US LIVE, SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER, FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS HERE: https://www.flowcode.com/page/carlamarieandanthony Follow Carla Marie on Instagram Follow Anthony on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 180 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode sheds light on why you will want to pay extra close attention to the cleaning products you use in your home.We're joined by Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of ECOS.ECOS offers eco-conscious cleaning products made with safer ingredients.Kelly has been widely recognized for her influential voice in the green movement, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable manufacturing.Under her leadership, ECOS has become a model for green businesses in the U.S. and has won many awards for its innovations in safer green chemistry, including the EPA's Safer Choice Partner of the Year five times.Also joining this conversation is Kristine Waldren, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs at ECOS.  Kristine shares her insights from her journey to support her child on the spectrum.These two powerful women make the case for ACTION.Because cleaning your home with toxic chemicals is NOT OK.The secret this week is…A Healthy Home Starts With SAFE Cleaning ProductsYou'll Discover:A Big Assumption That You CAN'T Make (4:51)The Logo You Want To See on Cleaning Products (8:09)The Color That Does NOT Mean Clean (14:12)The Link Between Chemicals and Behaviors In Kids (17:35)The Origin Story of ECOS (24:00)How You Can Make Your Voice Heard (27:12)The Many Ways ECOS Is Leading The Way (33:12)About Our GuestKELLY VLAHAKIS-HANKSAs President and CEO of ECOS plant-powered cleaning products, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is passionate about human and planetary health. She leads four manufacturing facilities across the U.S. as well as a European manufacturing platform. Kelly is widely recognized for her highly effective leadership at ECOS and her influential voice in corporate social responsibility, safer chemistry, and sustainable manufacturing. Kelly led ECOS to become a climate-positive company in 2021 after achieving carbon neutrality, water neutrality, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification. ECOS is also the first manufacturer to receive LEED® Zero certifications in net-zero energy, carbon, and waste. As a woman of African American and Greek descent, Kelly has made environmental and social justice a cornerstone of ECOS's mission. Kelly supports the green economy by creating sustainable manufacturing jobs across the U.S. and offering excellent wages and family-friendly benefits. Kelly received her undergraduate degree at UCLA and her MBA at Chapman University. She's been featured on CNN, CBS News, ABC News, FOX News, NBC News, Bloomberg, and MarketWatch and in publications such as Fortune, Entrepreneur, and the Los Angeles Times. She's received several awards for her sustainable leadership, including Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Powerful Women in 2020 and Conscious Company's World-Changing Women in Conscious Business.KRISTINE WALDRENKristine Waldren is the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs at ECOS®, the maker of plant-powered cleaning products, where she blends her experience in communications and public policy with her passion for protecting the health of people and the planet.  Kristine guides the company's internal and external communications in partnership with many ECOS teams and community stakeholders, with a focus on sharing ECOS's leadership in sustainable manufacturing, green chemistry, and inclusive company culture. She also plays a key role in ECOS's partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its Safer Choice program, the gold standard of third-party safety certification.https://www.ecos.com/References in The Episode:Feature film A Green Story tells the story of Kelly's father, Van Vlahakis.Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What's YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on InstagramIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

In this newscast: Internet and phones are back online for residents in Wrangell cut off after last week's landslide; An invasive species has found a home along Southeast's highways, pushing out native blueberry and salmonberry bushes̱; The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to disperse $150 Million to Alaska Tribes for clean energy, and climate change resilience projects

Recorded from the exhibit hall of the Society of American Military Engineers Small Business Conference, we hear from small businesses, both attending and exhibiting. We will be brining you these quick interviews, profiling each business that was kind enough to speak with us. HRP's joint venture with Thunderbird environmental was one of hundreds of exhibitors at the SAME SBC. This conference brings together federal agencies and businesses operating in the federal marketplace to deliver comprehensive market research, learn of and/or share contracting opportunities, connect with teaming partners, support the nation's contracting goals, engage in networking between private companies and federal program managers and procurement/contracting officers. More than a dozen federal agencies have participated in SBC, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Naval Facilities Engineering Command; Air Force Civil Engineer Center; Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans Health Administration; Department of Energy; General Services Administration; Department of State; Small Business Administration; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Emergency Management Agency; and National Aeronautics & Space Administration.We were also joined by Shaun Mail, our Southeast regional manager and Kathlynn Majors our Southeastern Sales manager for the play hard section.A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel.Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

Americans consume a lot of stuff and in turn produce a lot of waste. The average American generated 46 pounds of just e-waste in 2019. But what if there was a way to design an economy that’s less wasteful and more environmentally friendly? On the show today, Callie Babbitt, professor of sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology, breaks down the circular economy, its role in fighting climate change and the challenges that lie ahead in public policy and manufacturing if we hope to achieve circularity. We’ll also hear from a listener with a smart hack for airport pickups during the holidays, and our beloved intern answers the Make Me Smart question. Here’s everything we talked about: “The right-to-repair movement is just getting started” from The Verge “What is a Circular Economy?” from the Environmental Protection Agency “Our prosperity is in peril unless we shift from a wasteful world to a ‘circular economy'” from The Conversation “World’s Oldest Sealed Terrarium by David Latimer” from Nature of Home “Investors See Interest-Rate Cuts Coming Soon, Recession or Not” from The Wall Street Journal “17 top-selling items for Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023” from About Amazon It's Giving Tuesday! Let's unlock $100,000 for Marketplace today.

Americans consume a lot of stuff and in turn produce a lot of waste. The average American generated 46 pounds of just e-waste in 2019. But what if there was a way to design an economy that’s less wasteful and more environmentally friendly? On the show today, Callie Babbitt, professor of sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology, breaks down the circular economy, its role in fighting climate change and the challenges that lie ahead in public policy and manufacturing if we hope to achieve circularity. We’ll also hear from a listener with a smart hack for airport pickups during the holidays, and our beloved intern answers the Make Me Smart question. Here’s everything we talked about: “The right-to-repair movement is just getting started” from The Verge “What is a Circular Economy?” from the Environmental Protection Agency “Our prosperity is in peril unless we shift from a wasteful world to a ‘circular economy'” from The Conversation “World’s Oldest Sealed Terrarium by David Latimer” from Nature of Home “Investors See Interest-Rate Cuts Coming Soon, Recession or Not” from The Wall Street Journal “17 top-selling items for Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023” from About Amazon It's Giving Tuesday! Let's unlock $100,000 for Marketplace today.

Warren Phelan, Manager of the Circular Economy Programme with the Environmental Protection Agency identifies the key areas that undermines Ireland's recycling targets.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly Compensatory Call-In. We encourage non-white listeners to dial in with their codified concepts, new terms, observations, research findings, workplace problems or triumphs, and/or suggestions on how best to Replace White Supremacy With Justice ASAP. This weekly broadcast examines current events from across the globe to learn what's happening in all areas of people activity. We cultivate Counter-Racist Media Literacy by scrutinizing journalists' word choices and using logic to deconstruct what is reported as "news." We'll use these sessions to hone our use of terms as tools to reveal truth, neutralize Racists/White people. #ANTIBLACKNESS In the midst of woofing down giblets and chitterlings, another train derailed in Kentucky. Residents of Rockcastle County were encouraged to evacuate until all fires could be extinguished and the area deemed safe from chemical contamination. The year began with a myriad of train derailments here in the US and abroad. Staffing shortages, climate change, and failing infrastructure are common reasons given to explain why train catastrophes could be a growing concern. Speaking of apocalyptic contamination, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a $2 billion project to clean up chemically defiled areas where significant populations of non-white people live and to invest in "green energy." In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, who was already being investigated for illegal campaign finances involving foreign officials, now faces charges for sexual abuse. Gus also makes time to address the widespread inaccuracies and name-calling amongst C.O.W.S.'s listeners and non-white people in general. #StriveForAccuracy #TheCOWS14Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

There is no more basic need than clean drinking water. That's a need that the Santee Sioux Reservation in Nebraska has been lacking since the Environmental Protection Agency issued a no drink order in 2019. Wells on the reservation are showing levels the mineral manganese as much as 50 times higher than the agency considers safe. A long-term solution could cost upwards of $40 million. There's no identifiable source of any funding for even a fraction of that amount.

Kristin Demoranville — CEO and Founder of AnzenSage, defender of the food sector, and friend to primates What is the role of cybersecurity in food safety? Kristin Demoranville, CEO and Founder of AnzenSage, is committed to shielding the food sector from potential cybersecurity threats and ensuring the resilience of the entire food supply chain. Her dedication is not just a professional pursuit; it's a mission to prevent any compromise to public health. In this episode, Carlton Fields Cybersecurity Attorney Jack Clabby and No Password Required producer Rex Wilson speak with Kristin about everything from the deployment of autonomous tractors to the secure refrigeration of airport food, and Kristin sheds light on the other facets of daily life that are linked to the food supply chain. Kristen also shares how her love for wildlife led to her working with primates at the Louisville Zoo before making the transition into cybersecurity, and the value that podcasting has brought to her life. Kristen's podcast, the Bites & Bytes Podcast, is her platform for discussing cybersecurity and food safety, and is recommended listening for fans of No Password Required. Bites & Bytes has fast become a medium for Kristin to share insights, connect with audiences, and explore the intersections of her diverse interests. Jack and Rex also delve into the intricacies of the Environmental Protection Agency's recent decision not to include cybersecurity in water system audits, and the questions this may raise about the security of water utility infrastructure. You can follow Kristin on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demoranvillekristin/ You can follow Kristin on Twitter here: @demokris You can learn more about AnzenSage here: https://www.anzensage.com/

A global push to make corporations account for their carbon footprints is raising questions about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which hasn't finalized its own corporate climate disclosure proposal from almost two years ago. POLITICO's Jordan Wolman breaks down why the SEC isn't in the driver seat for the global corporate climate disclosure race. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency may revise its sweeping power-plant-carbon-rule to avoid hurting grid reliability.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:  https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Mid-Atlantic convenience chain Sheetz has lowered the price of a gallon of its Unleaded 88 gas to [post_excerpt].99 through Nov. 27, company officials announced Nov. 20. The discounted price is valid at all Sheetz locations that carry that fuel grade in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Carolina. Unleaded 88 has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in all 2001 and newer cars, trucks and SUVs. Unleaded 88 burns cleaner and reduces toxins, making it more environmentally friendly. Customers can check if their local Sheetz sells this particular grade through the Sheetz mobile app or...Article LinkSupport the show

This week's Open Mic guest is EPA Agriculture Advisor, Rod Snyder. The Environmental Protection Agency often finds itself in the middle of converging opinions on pesticides, fuel and clean water issues. With 20 years of experience working for farm groups, farm associations and the chemical industry, Snyder is often the practical voice of reason at the agency's decision making process. Snyder says flat budgets and a smaller staff make it difficult for the agency to accomplish its heavy work load. On crop protection products, Snyder stands by the work of EPA scientists and the safety protocols they employ. Snyder says his door is open to the agriculture community to voice their support and concerns.

When homes are demolished, that wood usually ends up in the dump. But now, an investment by the Environmental Protection Agency aims to get that old wood into new Seattle houses.

In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann talks with Rob Snyder of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Mark Magnuson chats with Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoeck.

10 percent of U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions come from plane travel according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But a first-of-its kind initiative is looking to slash those numbers by creating a hub to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Estimates show that SAF can reduce the lifecycle carbon emissions of flying by more than 80 percent.Peter Frosch is CEO of the Greater Minneapolis St. Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership, one of the partners involved in the effort.

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), is one of the main tools the agency relies on for environmental regulations, containing information on human health effects that may result from exposure to various chemicals in the environment. However, a new report from the EPA's inspector general, said the agency needs to do a better job of who has access to it, or it could be tampered with. For more on the report, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White talked with Jeremy Sigel, the IG office's Supervisory Audit Manager in the Information Resources Management Directorate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Environmental Protection Agency report on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2022 states that they must prioritize air and water quality and increase waste recycling. For more on this, we heard from Valerie Doyle, Senior Inspector in the Waste and Local Authority Enforcement section of the EPA.

Maria Lenihan is inspector in the Environmental Protection Agency’s waste and local authority enforcement team.

David Pollard, Programme Manager of the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Enforcement, discusses the latest report on the environmental performance of local authorities last year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) is delivering a webinar summarizing lessons learned in conducting climate vulnerability assessments (CVAs) at sites on the National Priorities List (NPL). The webinar will cover:The underlying authorities to consider climate change at NPL sitesKey questions addressed through the climate vulnerability assessment processTools and data sources used to develop climate projectionsRecurring climate vulnerabilities that could affect remedy protectivenessThe associated adaptation measures needed to increase remedy resilience to climate impactsWhile the CVA process described in this webinar has been applied mostly to sites within the Superfund Program, it is considered "program neutral" and may be used as a guide for developing a CVA process and conducting CVAs at contaminated sites in other cleanup programs. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/cva_111423/

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) is delivering a webinar summarizing lessons learned in conducting climate vulnerability assessments (CVAs) at sites on the National Priorities List (NPL). The webinar will cover:The underlying authorities to consider climate change at NPL sitesKey questions addressed through the climate vulnerability assessment processTools and data sources used to develop climate projectionsRecurring climate vulnerabilities that could affect remedy protectivenessThe associated adaptation measures needed to increase remedy resilience to climate impactsWhile the CVA process described in this webinar has been applied mostly to sites within the Superfund Program, it is considered "program neutral" and may be used as a guide for developing a CVA process and conducting CVAs at contaminated sites in other cleanup programs. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/cva_111423/

Food giant Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to possible metal contamination. Bored Ape partygoers wake to find laser light may have permanently injured their eyes. Scientists and native communities raise the alarm about a common chemical in tires, which may spell doom for salmon populations. All this and more in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, guests Sonia Brubaker and Sonia Succar Ferré delve into the critical work being done by the City of Miami Forever Bond Board Committee to address the city's escalating climate crisis. With a $400 million bond passed to combat the impacts of flooding, extreme heat, and a myriad of climate-related challenges, the City of Miami is taking significant steps towards a more resilient future. The city has also declared a climate emergency and has committed to becoming net zero by 2050.   The episode kicks off with a discussion of the dire climate situation facing Miami, emphasizing the urgency of the bond's initiatives. Brubaker and Succar Ferré highlight how the funding from the bond is being allocated to implement nature-based solutions that can mitigate climate risks while also enhancing the city's green infrastructure.  One key highlight of the episode is the recent legislative developments aimed at incorporating more nature-based solutions into infrastructure projects. The hosts detail how Miami is embracing innovative approaches to adaptation and mitigation, including green roofs, urban forests, and sustainable drainage systems. These measures not only enhance climate resilience but also improve the overall quality of life for Miami's residents.  Another crucial topic covered is the forthcoming RFP (Request for Proposals) ordinance and resilience checklist, which are set to transform the way firms bid on bond projects. By diversifying the pool of bidders to include more landscape architects and climate scientists, the City of Miami aims to bring multidisciplinary expertise to the table. This approach ensures that climate resilience projects are not only technically sound but also ecologically sustainable and community centric.  As the episode concludes, Brubaker and Succar Ferré underscore the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including government bodies, environmental organizations, and the public, in realizing Miami's climate resilience goals. The City of Miami's commitment to addressing climate change through innovative funding, legislation, and a holistic approach to resilience shines brightly in this enlightening discussion.  Listeners are left with a sense of hope and inspiration, knowing that the City of Miami is taking bold steps to confront its climate challenges head-on, setting an example for cities worldwide. This episode serves as a testament to the power of collective action and forward-thinking policies in the face of an ever-pressing climate crisis.  Links to learn more:   https://www.miami.gov/Home  https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/ClimateChange    Guest Bios  Sonia Brubaker  Sonia Brubaker is the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Miami. Also serving as the Director of the Office of Resilience and Sustainability, she's responsible for leading resilience expertise across municipal agencies and the community to effectively address climate change challenges. This includes implementing solutions to reduce flooding and greenhouse gas emissions. Her work in creating strategic initiatives, fast-tracking government start-ups, and collaborating with stakeholders focuses on providing equitable outcomes for all related to flooding, housing, buildings, transit, recreational areas, and more.  Prior to this position, Sonia served as the Director for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center where she worked with local governments to identify affordable financing opportunities to fund drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure investments that are sustainable and resilient.  Sonia has nearly 20 years of experience in the environmental sector. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning from Virginia Tech in 2004 and a Master of Environmental Management with an emphasis in Leadership from Duke University in 2014.  Sonia Succar Ferré  Sonia Succar Ferré, (Sonia SF) is an environmental professional with over 15 years of experience in the public and private sector. She is focused on urban resilience solutions and innovation to help address climate change impacts. She has worked on multi-modal transportation projects, nutrient pollution in the Everglades and urban conservation initiatives for Cities and non-profit organizations.  She is currently a consultant serving organizations working to advance this work. She is the current Chair of the City of Miami's $400 Million Miami Forever Citizens Bond Oversight Committee.       

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Megan Jennings, a Conservation Ecologist and Co-Director of San Diego State University's Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management. As a research scientist at SDSU, Megan is based in the biology department and a co-champion for a new initiative at San Diego State, the Community Climate Action Network. In the conversation, Megan talks about the main issues facing San Diego's backcountry, and the importance of collaboration between academic science, indigenous communities, and a wide array of disciplines in addressing climate change, highlighting the need for mutual respect and knowledge sharing.   Timestamps: [2:23] When and why did SDSU create the Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management? [4:07] What are the problems that are increasing with climate change in San Diego's backcountry? [6:54] Working with the Climate Science Alliance to create a climate-informed conservation strategy to protect and preserve Southern California's forests. [10:10] What we can learn from fire-scarred dendrochronology, the recreation of fire history. [13:52] Megan talks about learning the hard lesson of stopping new builds in high-fire-risk areas. [15:20] Getting to the ultimate goal of restoring the good fire is the goal of many indigenous partners. [17:30] The involvement of tribal nations in changing the collective attitude towards our interaction with the land and its flora and fauna. [23:40] Once the fire has passed, can we restore our way out of habitat destruction? [29:47] Chaparral and carbon dynamics. [32:13] Carbon storage and sequestration in San Diego's natural landscapes. [39:56] Where can someone go for more resources and to get involved?   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management Climate Science Alliance Megan Jennings   Quotes: “The biggest problem that our country faces is not climate change per se, but a land use change.” — Megan [4:03] “I think it all connects back to the synergistic relationship between the impacts that people and our development have in and of itself and then having climate change layered on top above all of that” — Megan [4:49] “Drought and wildfire are the two concerns I have about what we're seeing in terms of the most pressing changes.” — Megan [5:37] “We have a strong partnership in merging science and service with the community.” — Megan [6:09] “Science without direction doesn't really have a place to go.” — Megan [7:42] “There's a lot to be learned from the original stories of these landscapes that we haven't been listening to.” — Megan [18:17] “The great thing about collaborating with people from different perspectives is you can do more, you can see more things, and you can take different approaches to things.” — Megan [22:44] “I understand what it's like to need science and want to have somebody help provide it.” — Megan [35:59] “The more we have these connections, the better off we all are in trying to face the challenges that are in front of us.” — Megan [39:03]

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A Clare hotelier has suggested reducing the number of items on menus as a means towards eliminating food waste. Hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars in this county are being encouraged to cut down on the amount of food they discard following the publication of a damning report. New statistics compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency have revealed that approximately 753,000 tonnes of food waste was generated in Ireland in 2021. Of this, 221,000 was contributed to by households, which it's estimated costs the average household €60 per month or €700 annually. Food and drink businesses meanwhile accounted for 480,000 tonnes of food waste in the same year, which translates as two thirds of total food waste nationwide. Lisdoovarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy, who works closely with Meals on Wheels and Obair, believes several measures can be taken by businesses to be more economical when it comes to perishable goods. The EPA is urging businesses in Clare to sign its Food Waste Charter which provides businesses with tools and supports to enable them to begin their food waste reduction journey. It's hoped this will help lessen the environmental impact of their business, as well as increase their own profitability. John Burke, who owns the Armada Hotel Spanish Point, Hotel Doolin and Fiddle and Bow Doolin, insists that by planning their menus more carefully, businesses can drastically cut down on the level of food waste they produce.

*Drought conditions are improving in many areas of Texas.   *Three agriculture professionals from East Texas have been named finalists for the Texas Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture award.  *A federal appeals court has struck down the Environmental Protection Agency's ban on chlorpyrifos.  *Texas High Plains farmers are wrapping up a season that had a promising start, but a disappointing finish.  *Texas has a new state veterinarian.  *Coastal Bend agricultural organizations have been busy informing elementary students about the importance of agriculture.  *ACTH is a hormone that is tested to determine if horses have Cushing's disease.  *Parks and wildlife is gathering input from the public on the future of light goose management in Texas.

In the past 10 years, the city of San Diego has handed out more than five million parking citations. The biggest hotspots for parking citations are the Gaslamp and Mission Beach, which account for more than half of all tickets from 2012 to 2022. Then, the Environmental Protection Agency is giving a boost to San Diego efforts to improve chronic air quality problems in the region. And the Brain Initiative has just published 21 papers in the journal Science, revealing what some call a preliminary “map” of the human brain. San Diego scientists have played a prominent role in the project.

Phoenix leaders held a ceremony Thursday to kick off renovations for the future police headquarters. The president of a large Christian university in Phoenix is pushing back against a nearly $38 million fine assigned by the federal government. The Environmental Protection Agency says it will fund new research focused on how PFAS — known as forever chemicals — affect animals and plants in agricultural areas. Plus the latest science, metro Phoenix, business and tribal resources news.

Patrick Kenny, Senior scientist with the Environmental Protection Agency, on a new national air quality forecast service providing unprecedented and detailed information about air pollutants that launches today.

We hear about a new tool that lets you check the local air quality days in advance! Speaking to Ciara this morning was Patrick Kenny Senior Scientific Officer with the Environmental Protection Agency.

On June 29, 2023, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington  University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored the all-day virtual conference, TSCA Reform -- Seven Years Later. The conference was hugely successful and over 700 people registered for it. The quality of the discussion, the caliber of the participants, and the timeliness of the content motivated us to repurpose the substantive sessions to enable our podcast audience to listen to the sessions in this venue. Our topic in this podcast is the Toxic Substances Control Act's (TSCA) application to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) implementation of Lautenberg has influenced EPA's regulatory actions. Our experts address a range of subjects, including EPA's evolving definition of PFAS under TSCA, EPA's TSCA PFAS testing strategy, the PFAS reporting rule under TSCA Section 8(a)(7), and much, much more. ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL  AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW. ©2023 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.  All Rights Reserved

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for November 2, 2023.According to the National Weather Service Thursday will be mostly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area, with a high near 52 degrees. On Thursday evening there will be increasing clouds with a low of around 37 degrees.Red Star Yeast Company in Cedar Rapids has agreed to pay a $37,705 fine and buy local first responders $35,864 in equipment as part of a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over hazardous waste violations.On Jan. 23, EPA inspectors visited the Red Star plant at 950 60th Ave. SW and found three 10,000-gallon tanks of hazardous waste, including one that held selenium-contaminated sludge and two others labeled as “hazardous waste,” according to the consent decree the EPA provided to The Gazette. Selenium is an ingredient added to nutritional yeast.The fire department and hazmat team prepared a list of equipment that would help in their responses to hazardous waste or other chemical incidents and Red Star submitted that to the EPA as part of a supplemental environmental project. Red Star has 60 days from Oct. 23 to purchase the gear.Oral-B Laboratories has agreed to buy Kirkwood Community College's Iowa City campus for $6.4 million — pending 120 days of performing “due diligence” on the deal.That pending sale, made Aug. 10 for the 6.3 acres at 1816 Lower Muscatine Rd., is about $625,000 under Kirkwood's asking price of nearly $7 million, according to a Realty.com advertisement promoting the property as a “hard to find” large parcel in “highly-sought after Iowa City.”In 2018, Procter & Gamble announced it would move its shampoo, conditioner and body wash product lines out of Iowa City — and eliminate hundreds of local jobs as a result. But then two years later, it said it would keep the product lines here after all. Its oral care lines, including Oral B, were not affected under the plans.In January, Kirkwood announced it was going to sell the 32-year-old campus Former Kirkwood President Lori Sundberg said the move was made to cut costs and consolidate offerings as community colleges face challenges in adapting to the changing educational landscape.Longtime Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz intends to continue coaching beyond the 2023 season, he clarified Wednesday evening on his weekly radio show.“I hope to keep doing this for quite a while,” Ferentz said. “I've always loved being here. … Until they tell me to sit down, I'll probably keep going.”The longtime coach's future came into question after interim athletics director Beth Goetz announced on Monday her intention to not retain offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz after the 2023 season.Ferentz said on his radio show Wednesday he was “not trying to intentionally cause celebration for some people that would love to see me go start a stamp collection or go birdwatching.”“That was not the intent,” Ferentz said Wednesday. “The intent was to try to steer this thing back to what is important right now.”

The Environmental Protection Agency is honing in on multiple pillars from the National Cybersecurity Strategy to secure critical infrastructure at its water and waste-water operations. The agency deems water security to be national security and is an area that needs critical attention. Efforts are underway to increase cyber awareness in the water sector and ensure systems remain resilient. EPA cybersecurity leaders Douglas Vick and David Travers break down what the threat is to the nation's water systems and how two programs are helping mitigate risks and ensure water services operate without disruption. Additionally, the officials highlight some of the new tools that are helping the agency boost overall cyber resiliency across its workforce.

A Texas-based private equity firm says the auction results for Mercy Iowa City hospital aren't final. An eastern Iowa company has agreed to pay a fine to the Environmental Protection Agency over alleged hazardous waste violations. Plus, a look at the state of the Iowa caucuses less than three months before the first contest in Republican presidential nomination calendar.

Tisha Schuller and LaTorria Sims welcome Matthew Tejada, deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice (EJ) at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR), to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Matthew cover the bravery required for effective community engagement. Before the launch of EPA's OEJECR in September 2022, Matthew served as the director of EPA's Office of EJ. Prior to his start at EPA, he was the executive director of Air Alliance Houston, a non-profit advocacy organization advancing EJ and reducing the public health impacts from air pollution. Matthew has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Austin. From Oxford, he has a Master of Philosophy in Russian and East European Studies and a Ph.D. in Modern History. Follow all things Adamantine Energy and subscribe to Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Adán Rubio who makes the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on Oct. 13, 2023]

The Environmental Protection Agency is facing pressure to use a powerful and far-reaching air pollution program to regulate and reduce greenhouse gases. POLITICO's Alex Guillén breaks down the latest push, the opposition, and where the Biden administration might stand. Plus, the Department of Energy is sending $1.3 billion to help bolster power infrastructure across six states.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

In this episode, we welcome Amber Pairis, the founder and lead advisor of Climate Science Alliance. Amber's work is dedicated to increasing awareness of climate change impacts, advocating for solutions, and fostering collective action to protect both natural and human communities in the face of a changing climate. During the conversation, Amber sheds light on the Alliance's commitment to honoring indigenous stewardship and building an inclusive community of partners, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.   Amber also explores the vital role of agriculture in climate solutions and shares the milestones worth celebrating in the realm of climate advocacy. She talks about the Alliance's inspiring initiatives, including Climate Kids and the Stewardship Pathways Training Program, that are paving the way for a brighter and more sustainable future.   Timestamps: [1:46] Amber introduces herself and more about her role at the Climate Science Alliance. [5:24] How the Alliance formed, the funding and building of the team. [7:37] At the Alliance, the topics pivot and change based on what their partners need. [8:50] What transformational adaptation means for the Alliance and how it is the center of the community. [11:02] How the Alliance creates a space that truly listens to people and upholds value for those of many different backgrounds and perspectives. [15:53] The birth of Climate Kids and the focus to take hands-on science and bring it to create a focus on storytelling and climate literacy. [19:08] What do we have to celebrate, and what was some good news coming out of the San Diego Climate Summit? [27:08] How the Climate Summit has engaged with San Diego's indigenous population and history, and more about the tribal work groups. [30:34] How can agriculture play a role in climate solutions? [32:21] The cross-border collaboration between the Alliance and Baja California. [35:42] More about the Stewardship Pathways Training program. [40:01] Where can people give and learn more?   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Climate Science Alliance Climate Kids Amber Pairis  

On June 29, 2023, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington  University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored the all-day virtual conference, TSCA Reform -- Seven Years Later. The conference was hugely successful and over 700 people registered for it. The quality of the discussion, the caliber of the participants, and the timeliness of the content motivated us to repurpose the substantive sessions to enable our podcast audience to listen to the sessions in this venue. Our topic in this podcast is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new chemicals review process under Lautenberg. As many listeners know, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) New Chemicals Program was significantly revised by the 2016 TSCA amendments, and what the law requires has been vigorously debated and remains unclear. This panel discusses opportunities for transparency, processes to guide new chemicals review, new approaches to assess chemical risks, protection of workers, Section 5(e) orders, recent trends with EPA's review of new chemical substances, and much, much more. ALL MATERIALS IN THIS PODCAST ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL  AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE OR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. ALL LEGAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY PRACTICING IN THE APPLICABLE AREA OF LAW. ©2023 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.  All Rights Reserved

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Oct 25th Publish Date: Oct 24th Hennsler: 15 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Wednesday, October 25th and happy 83rd birthday to Bobby Knight. ***BOBBY KNIGHT*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappy Properties. Body of Man Who Jumped Off Jet Ski Recovered in Lake Lanier Vehicle emissions inspector from Gwinnett County pleads guilty to falsifying thousands of test results Study suggests Daily cup of tea or coffee can keep you stronger in old age Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingle Markets on Cottage Cheese. All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: PEGGY SLAPPY STORY 1: Body of Man Who Jumped Off Jet Ski Recovered in Lake Lanier A tragic incident occurred at Lake Lanier when Walter Guardado, who went missing on Saturday after jumping off a jet ski, was found dead. Guardado was at East Bank Park with his girlfriend when he jumped off his jet ski and attempted to swim back to shore. His girlfriend couldn't locate him, leading to a search by Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and the Hall County Fire Department over the weekend. On Monday, divers from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources located Guardado approximately 20 feet underwater, confirming his drowning.   STORY 2: Vehicle emissions inspector from Gwinnett County pleads guilty to falsifying thousands of test results Mehboobhusain Malik, a vehicle emissions inspector from Gwinnett County, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to a Clean Air Act violation for conducting thousands of fraudulent emissions tests. Malik used a simulator to manipulate the results of emissions tests for vehicles that couldn't pass legitimately. He carried out these fraudulent tests at multiple locations across the metro Atlanta area. The case underscores the collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies in upholding and enforcing laws aimed at safeguarding human health and air quality. Malik is set to be sentenced in January and faces legal consequences for his actions. The investigation involved the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Criminal Investigation Division.       STORY 3: Daily cup of tea or coffee can keep you stronger in old age: study Drinking coffee and tea in midday may reduce the likelihood of physical frailty in later life, according to a study by the National University of Singapore. The research, involving 12,000 participants aged 45 to 74, found that caffeine was key to these benefits. Those who consumed four or more cups of coffee daily had the best results. However, drinking black and green tea also showed benefits. Coffee and tea accounted for the majority of caffeine intake in the group. The study concluded that higher caffeine intake was associated with lower odds of physical frailty, regardless of the source of caffeine. It suggested that further research is needed to identify the exact ingredients and mechanisms behind this association. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: M.O.G. – TOM WAGES OBITS – ESOG STORY 4: Study says new dads should be screened for depression A study from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suggests that new fathers should be screened for postpartum depression. The research discovered that 30% of American dads screened had postpartum depression, and experts emphasize the link between mothers' and fathers' mental health. Fathers were screened using the same mental health tool as mothers, and the UIC study showed higher rates of depression than previous studies, possibly due to the participants facing structural racism and prejudice. Lead author Dr. Sam Wainwright highlights the importance of fathers taking care of their mental health for the sake of their partners, babies, and themselves.   STORY 5: Many women can't access miscarriage drug because it's also used for abortions Many women experiencing pregnancy loss, including miscarriages, are unable to access mifepristone, a drug that could ease the process. In the United States, mifepristone is primarily associated with abortion and heavily regulated. Misoprostol, a less effective drug, is often the alternative. The two-drug protocol combining mifepristone and misoprostol is recommended for miscarriage management, but just 1% of patients receive it. Multiple factors, including regulatory, cultural, and political influences, limit access to mifepristone, depriving many patients of better care for miscarriages and potentially complicating their situations. Efforts to make mifepristone more available for miscarriage patients face opposition from anti-abortion groups. Advocates are calling for an official indication for mifepristone in miscarriage management to improve access and legitimization. We'll be back in a moment Break 3: LAWRENCVILLE EVENTS – INGLES 8  STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cottage cheese. STORY 7: LEAH MCGRATH ***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW*** We'll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: Henssler 60 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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This week we talk about fuel efficiency, the California EPA, and Scope 3.We also discuss the EU's emission reporting efforts, regulations, and business incentives.Recommended Book: Undue Hate by Daniel F. StoneTranscriptThe California Air Resources Board, or CARB, is a California government agency that resulted from the 1967 merging of the state's Bureau of Air Sanitation and its Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Board. It's part of California's larger Environmental Protection Agency, and its purpose is to make the air cleaner, healthier, and as free of toxins as possible.Falling under that remit is the setting of vehicle emissions standards: the minimum miles-per-gallon of fuel efficiency vehicles must offer in order to be sold in the state. And California is the only state that's allowed to set such standards, as the federal US government is generally the setter of such things—but the Clean Air Act of 1967 allows the state to get permission to set its own standards from the US government, and then as long as the EPA doesn't find their standards arbitrary or broadly inconsistent with the goals of the US's ambitions, and as long as they're more ambitious than the US's standards for such things, they must grant that permission.The CARB only has 16 total members, two of whom are there just for oversight purposes, so they don't have voting powers, and 12 of the remaining 14 are appointed by the governor of California, and are then confirmed by the state senate. Each of these members are different sorts of air and pollution experts from different regions across the state, except for two members of the public and one person who serves as the Chair of the group.This group, though small and relatively humble in terms of the powers granted to them, and resources allotted, has an out of proportion influence because other states can choose to adopt the vehicle fuel standards they set, instead of those set by the US government. And that's important, because California's fuel standards, since 2009, at least, when they won a court case that confirmed their ability to do this, tend to be more ambitious than those set by the federal EPA; the states that choose to use California's standards are often referred to as CARB states, and there are 16 of them, inclusive of California, as of the 2025 regulatory year.This capability was temporarily truncated in 2019, when then-President Trump decided to take away California's right to set such standards, and the right to set up other popular—in California and other CARB states—programs, like the ZEV mandate, standing for Zero-Emissions Vehicle mandate, which basically said a certain percentage of fleet vehicles had to be zero-emissions vehicles, the percentage increasing each year—he wanted to take the right to set such things away, saying, in essence, a state government shouldn't be able to do so. This rule was reverse in mid-2021, which gave California back that power to set standards, and though many carmakers, including Ford, Volkswagen, Honda, and BMW stuck with California's earlier standards, even after they were no longer legally required to do so, because of Trump's actions, seventeen states sued the EPA in 2022, saying, basically, that because California's standards have such a huge impact on how vehicles are developed and sold, car companies adhering to them even when not legally required to do so, because they want to keep selling their cars in California, it unfairly gives them power over the industry that other states don't enjoy. That lawsuit, Ohio v. EPA, is ongoing, but California's influence in this and many other industries—especially in climate-related spaces—continues for the time being.What I'd like to talk about today is a recent piece of legislation passed by the California government that could have even bigger and broader implications for corporations across the United States, and around the world.—California's Senate Bill 253, also called SB 253, also called the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in early October, and its essential function is requiring that large California businesses track, calculate, and disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions.In practice, that means companies that fit the criteria of making more than $1 billion a year will need to report their emissions.The compulsory reporting of emissions for big businesses is already a pretty big deal, especially in the United States, but this is broadly the case in most countries around the world, too; some few require it, most don't.And this law will likely affect more than 5,300 companies, which means it will almost immediately have a profound impact on our capacity to understand who's emitting what, in part by goosing the fortunes of companies doing such tracking and computing and reporting, and that, in turn, means we'll have an easier and less-expensive time, in the near-future, getting this sort of information for other purposes, as well—there's not enough business to keep a bunch of emissions-tracking companies in the black right now, but soon, with all these big California businesses needing their services, that will change dramatically.It won't be tomorrow, though; under this law, the California Air Resources Board has to adopt reporting regulations by January 1, 2025, the impacted companies must started disclosing their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, publicly, in 2026, and in 2027, they must report their Scope 3 emissions, as well.Scope 1 emissions are those that a company—let's say Apple—emits directly.So any emissions created by vehicles the company's staff uses while doing business are Scope 1 emissions.Scope 2 emissions expand the radius of what we're looking at to include the energy produced to power the things they do—for instance, any emissions produced while generating the energy that keeps the lights on at their offices would be Scope 2 emissions; so that's relatively few or zero emissions if they're using solar panels, but substantially more if they're using electricity produced by a gas or coal plant.Scope 3 emissions are even broader, encompassing not just in-company, direct activity and the production of the energy that fuels that activity, but also the activities conducted by others on their behalf, all the way up and down the supply chain.So while Apple doesn't directly control the factories where iPhones are made, the emissions from these factories are within their Scope 3 responsibility, wherever those factories happen to be located and who controls them, as is the fuel burned to ship those iPhones from China to their final destinations.Some of these emissions are relatively easy to track or estimate, others substantially less so.It becomes a huge undertaking to keep tabs on the shipping fleet activities of other companies that you hire, though, just as it can be tricky to get accurate numbers from entities run by governments where such reporting isn't required, and where the tracking and reporting of such things is consequently uncommon.Part of why these companies are being given several years of lead-time, then, is to make sure all the California government's i's are dotted and t's are crossed, but it's also to give them the opportunity to figure out how to track and calculate these things, and to give them the ability to do a decent job of it, despite there not being convenient or reliable ways of accomplishing this in many industries and parts of the world, right now.Much of this is new territory, and this law, among other things, will stimulate the creation of new tracking and calculating and reporting systems and methods.Many companies, like Apple and Microsoft and Adobe and other tech giants, in particular, already track their emissions, mostly Scope 1 and 2, with a bare few also attempting to keep tabs on their Scope 3 responsibilities, either for ideological reasons or because they want to get ahead of the ball, seeing the writing on the wall about where this is all going and not wanting to be caught flat-footed if and when new laws arrive that require the tracking of such things, with heavy penalties for the failure to do so.This law levies a penalty of a half-million dollars on companies that fail to report their emissions, but there are no penalties for the volume of the emissions, themselves.The idea, then, is that this is a first step toward emissions-related fines, but since we can't really fine companies for hardcore emissions when we can't prove they've got them, first we have to make sure there's reliable, accurate tracking practices in place, and all that tracking must be verified by third-party inspectors, which is something this law does require.But for the time being, this is mostly an exercise in getting everyone used to this new way of doing things, and ensuring the infrastructure for future tracking-related legislation has been installed.While this is still a pretty new undertaking, in the US and globally, California is not the first entity to pass this sort of legislation.The European Union has a new law that requires, beginning as soon as January 2024, that large international companies that raise money on European stock exchanges will need to provide data about their emissions, alongside information about their climate risk exposure and their strategies for addressing those emissions and risks.It's expected that relatively few companies will fall under the auspices of this EU law in 2024, but that by 2025 more than 3,000 US companies will have to follow these guidelines, and more than 50,000 companies, globally, resulting in an expansion of those aforementioned emissions-tracking and assessment businesses, and a lot more companies, globally, taking these sorts of things into consideration, working these sorts of standards into their business models by necessity, and slowly but surely changing their industries and expectations as a consequence.EU laws have been incredibly influential across a variety of spaces over the past decade or so—their regulations on internet privacy have forced a slew of standards on many global companies, for instance, as it's tricky to differentiate between customers in different parts of the world, online, and it's often just easier to apply the most stringent rules to everyone, rather than trying to splinter the web into EU users and everyone else.The EU's emissions rules will likely have a similar impact, as businesses don't want to be cut out of the EU market, and in many cases they'll do the math and realize that it's probably worth the investment to just get their emissions reporting systems set up, now, so they don't have to worry about it later when more penalties for this sort of thing are passed in various countries, and so they're not outcompeted by competitors that did make those investments, earlier on.And California's new standard is likely to be similarly, if not even more impactful, in part because California is a huge economy—it would be one of the top five biggest economies in the world by GDP, if it were a country—and no one wants to be cut out of that market.In other words: car companies are willing to play ball with California because they want to sell their cars in California without penalty or obstruction, and corporations are likely to play ball with these hefty emissions standards for the same reason: because they want to do business in California, and the investment, though not nothing, is also not as big a deal as having to move elsewhere, or being otherwise hindered in-state in the future; and having similar rules in both California and the EU doubles the incentive for corporations to get their ducks in a row, emissions-tracking-wise.Worth noting is that both pieces of legislation, in California and the EU, were watered-down a bit before they became law.California had a similar bill up for debate in 2022, and that one failed to become law, and there was a last-minute effort in the EU by mostly conservative lawmakers to kill off their law before it could be made real; and both pieces of legislation had to be reduced in impact a bit before arrival, to get enough support and avoid the hazards all that opposition represented.That said, they're both still stronger than anything else that's ever been passed on this subject in a major economy, and they apply to slightly different types of companies, with the EU hitting more and a wider variety of businesses, while California's law encompasses fewer, larger companies.Also notable is that the US government is attempting to get a similar sort of bill passed, though its version, like its fuel efficiency requirements, will almost certainly be less aggressive than California's version of the same, and while there are efforts to get Scope 3 emissions in there, at least a little, Republicans are threatening to kill the whole thing, even saying they'll subpoena folks from the EPA if they go for anything too strong, by suggesting that the agency is basically collaborating with EU regulators on climate regulations in an illegal fashion.The leaders of some major US companies, those that aren't impacted by either of these laws, have said they're keen just to get clarity on all this, and would be fine with more regulation, as long as it's consistent and understandable, and doesn't break the bank; they know it's coming, and they'd like to clear the fog of war that's making things complicated for them, right now.Others have said that any such requirements are nonsense and that the entire exercise is pointless, and that they will thus fight any such regulation to the bitter end.That latter group is spending more money on lobbyists and such to influence things, so there's a chance the federal US version of this law will be either delayed for a very long time, or will arrive as a wisp of a hint of its former self—but there's also a decent chance these first two, and other, subsequent versions of this type of law passed in other countries, fill in the gaps for a huge number of corporate entities, resulting in similar outcomes to a US federal law, even if that sort of law isn't passed or is so weak that it doesn't really matter, because they, as a pair, force so many companies to make changes if they want to remain competitive, keep their market valuations stable as investors start to take these sort of calculations into consideration, and to ensure they're able to get insurance and maintain decent ratings, as those systems start to adjust to this new reality, as well.Show Notes* https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/energy-explained/what-are-scope-1-2-3-carbon-emissions* https://archive.ph/exK7V* https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB253* https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/story/2023-10-07/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-law-requiring-big-businesses-to-disclose-emissions* https://archive.ph/DkXTh* https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/california-governor-gavin-newsom-signs-landmark-corporate-climate-disclosure-bills/* https://apnews.com/article/california-climate-change-emissions-disclosure-reporting-companies-123fe15c840b82f960384cbe04f3d955?taid=64ffc13479887800015d66a4* https://www.ifixit.com/News/81914/california-just-became-the-third-state-to-pass-electronics-right-to-repair* Mandatory emissions disclosures arrive* Wins, losses, disasters* https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-carbon-corporations-damage-pollution-9cb9e7c9feb2a68cb6dc0ae99c5e943a* https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sec-chief-says-new-california-law-could-change-baseline-coming-sec-climate-rule-2023-09-27/?stream=top* https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/11/california-privacy-law/* https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gov-newsom-signs-new-law-requiring-big-companies-in-california-to-disclose-emissions* https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/analysis-the-potential-global-impact-of-californias-new-corporate-climate-disclosure-laws* https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/california-greenhouse-gas-waiver-request* https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3487755-seventeen-states-sue-epa-for-letting-california-set-vehicle-standards/* https://climatecasechart.com/case/ohio-v-epa/* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Air_Resources_Board* https://www.epa.gov/state-and-local-transportation/vehicle-emissions-california-waivers-and-authorizations This is a public episode. 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"At the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, we study how people respond to climate change. So what do people around the world understand or misunderstand about the causes, the consequences, and solutions? How do they perceive the risks: the likelihood and severity of different types of impacts from sea level rise to the health impacts? What kinds of policies do they support or oppose? And then what kinds of behaviors are people engaged in or willing to change to be part of climate solutions? There are lots of different things there, but our ultimate question is answering why. What are the psychological, cultural, the political reasons why some people get engaged with this issue? While others are kind of apathetic and some are downright dismissive and hostile, or at least they are in the United States, which thankfully is not the case in most of the rest of the world."Anthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D. is the founder and Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. He is an internationally recognized expert on public climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy support, and behavior, and the psychological, cultural, and political factors that shape them and conducts research globally, including in the United States, China, India, and Brazil. He has published more than 250 scientific articles, chapters, and reports and has worked with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Academy of Sciences, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Harvard Kennedy School, the United Nations Development Program, the Gallup World Poll, and the World Economic Forum, among others. He is a recipient of the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education, the Mitofsky Innovator Award from the American Association of Public Opinion Research, the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate One, and an Environmental Innovator award from the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2020, he was named the second-most influential climate scientist in the world (of 1,000) by Reuters. He is also the host of Climate Connections, a radio program broadcast each day on more than 700 stations nationwide.https://environment.yale.edu/profile/leiserowitzhttps://climatecommunication.yale.eduwww.yaleclimateconnections.orgwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

"So the why really depends on where you are. People are not all the same. There is no such thing as the public. There are many, many, many different publics within a state, within a country, within the world, right? So one of the first cardinal rules of effective communication is know your audience. Who are they? What do they know? What do they think they know? Who do they trust? Where do they get their information? What are their underlying values? And it's only once you know who they are that you as a communicator can go more than halfway to try to meet them where they are not where you are. Where they are. That's so easy to say, but it's actually so hard for so many of us within the climate community to do because we're steeped in this issue. We want to talk about things."Anthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D. is the founder and Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. He is an internationally recognized expert on public climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy support, and behavior, and the psychological, cultural, and political factors that shape them and conducts research globally, including in the United States, China, India, and Brazil. He has published more than 250 scientific articles, chapters, and reports and has worked with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Academy of Sciences, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Harvard Kennedy School, the United Nations Development Program, the Gallup World Poll, and the World Economic Forum, among others. He is a recipient of the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education, the Mitofsky Innovator Award from the American Association of Public Opinion Research, the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate One, and an Environmental Innovator award from the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2020, he was named the second-most influential climate scientist in the world (of 1,000) by Reuters. He is also the host of Climate Connections, a radio program broadcast each day on more than 700 stations nationwide.https://environment.yale.edu/profile/leiserowitzhttps://climatecommunication.yale.eduwww.yaleclimateconnections.orgwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Anthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D. is the founder and Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. He is an internationally recognized expert on public climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy support, and behavior, and the psychological, cultural, and political factors that shape them and conducts research globally, including in the United States, China, India, and Brazil. He has published more than 250 scientific articles, chapters, and reports and has worked with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Academy of Sciences, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Harvard Kennedy School, the United Nations Development Program, the Gallup World Poll, and the World Economic Forum, among others. He is a recipient of the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education, the Mitofsky Innovator Award from the American Association of Public Opinion Research, the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate One, and an Environmental Innovator award from the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2020, he was named the second-most influential climate scientist in the world (of 1,000) by Reuters. He is also the host of Climate Connections, a radio program broadcast each day on more than 700 stations nationwide."At the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, we study how people respond to climate change. So what do people around the world understand or misunderstand about the causes, the consequences, and solutions? How do they perceive the risks: the likelihood and severity of different types of impacts from sea level rise to the health impacts? What kinds of policies do they support or oppose? And then what kinds of behaviors are people engaged in or willing to change to be part of climate solutions? There are lots of different things there, but our ultimate question is answering why. What are the psychological, cultural, the political reasons why some people get engaged with this issue? While others are kind of apathetic and some are downright dismissive and hostile, or at least they are in the United States, which thankfully is not the case in most of the rest of the world."https://environment.yale.edu/profile/leiserowitzhttps://climatecommunication.yale.eduwww.yaleclimateconnections.orgwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Anthony Leiserowitz, Ph.D. is the founder and Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale School of the Environment. He is an internationally recognized expert on public climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy support, and behavior, and the psychological, cultural, and political factors that shape them and conducts research globally, including in the United States, China, India, and Brazil. He has published more than 250 scientific articles, chapters, and reports and has worked with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the National Academy of Sciences, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Harvard Kennedy School, the United Nations Development Program, the Gallup World Poll, and the World Economic Forum, among others. He is a recipient of the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education, the Mitofsky Innovator Award from the American Association of Public Opinion Research, the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate One, and an Environmental Innovator award from the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2020, he was named the second-most influential climate scientist in the world (of 1,000) by Reuters. He is also the host of Climate Connections, a radio program broadcast each day on more than 700 stations nationwide."So the why really depends on where you are. People are not all the same. There is no such thing as the public. There are many, many, many different publics within a state, within a country, within the world, right? So one of the first cardinal rules of effective communication is know your audience. Who are they? What do they know? What do they think they know? Who do they trust? Where do they get their information? What are their underlying values? And it's only once you know who they are that you as a communicator can go more than halfway to try to meet them where they are not where you are. Where they are. That's so easy to say, but it's actually so hard for so many of us within the climate community to do because we're steeped in this issue. We want to talk about things."https://environment.yale.edu/profile/leiserowitzhttps://climatecommunication.yale.eduwww.yaleclimateconnections.orgwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast