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Since the dawn of the chemical era more than 300,000 chemicals have been invented, and many are made from oil and natural gas. While some manufactured chemicals have indeed provided benefit (Disinfectants! Antibiotics!), they have also caused great harm. Manufactured chemicals pollute every corner of the planet. They kill bees, fish, and mammals. They nearly destroyed the ozone and, yes, they give us cancer.Many types of cancer are on the rise in the US, and one explanation for this increase lies in our world of chemicals. On today's show environmental investigative reporter Kristina Marusic identifies the harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer; she also provides a step-by-step roadmap for reducing your cancer risk.Here's a preview: [2:00] Breaking down exactly what's happening with cancer rates around the world and why[12:00] The 3 Ps: 3 categories of pollutants that have clear links to childhood cancer[20:00] Pay special attention to these preventable environmental exposures if you have children[24:00] Revisiting the personal care product conundrum [28:00] The harmful environmental exposures you should zero in on at your child's daycare or school [36:00] In defense of being a loudmouth: You've been given a voice; here's how to best use it Resources mentioned:  A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention Sample letters to send to your child's school and school board (via Non-Toxic Communities)  The Cancer Free Economy Network  The EWG's Healthy Living App  Silent Spring Institute The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Microplastics are not just around us, they are in us. These microscopic particles of plastic may be wreaking havoc on our health in many ways, and worsening cancer risk and prognosis is one of them. In this episode, Tina and Leah discuss microplastics and their potential link to cancer, particularly colorectal cancer. They explore sources of microplastics, from single-use plastic bottles to synthetic clothing, and highlight steps you can take to reduce your exposure. They also discuss the difficulties in eliminating microplastics already present in the body and suggest ways to excrete toxins in general. Join Tina and Leah as they shed light on this growing concern and offer practical advice for healthier living.Things we mentioned (and promised we'd share) in this episode:Articles and Studies:Health Risks to Microplastics Pose? (Medscape, 2024) Harvard Magazine Article on Microplastics  Washington Post article on microplastics, with a cool graphic! Microplastics May Be a Driver of Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Higher microplastics are found in those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Faster spread of cancer due to microplastics inside cancer cells  The actual study showing  microplastics inside cancer cells increase migration Evidence that "tighter" charcoal filters are better at reducing microplastics than "loose" charcoal. The blood, urine, and sweat study shows excretion of BPA in sweatSome lighter fare:What is a #2 pencil?How to freeze things without using plasticAlpaca Underwear exists! And, it's available at Paka Apparel (we have no affiliation)Merino Wool Activewear by Avala and their instagram account Leah mentionedDon't Miss Our Interview with Kristina Marusic, Environmental Health Journalist!Support the Show.Our website:https://www.thecancerpod.com Have an idea or question? Email us: thecancerpod@gmail.comJoin our growing community, we are @TheCancerPod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn THANK YOU for listening!

Kristina Marusic, author of 'A New War on Cancer,'  discusses her motivation and research into the chemicals contributing to rising cancer rates.  Tina and Leah cover a lot of ground in this interview. She discusses the pitfalls of individual responsibility. She talks about a system that permits the use of known carcinogens. She also covers what can be done to push the agenda toward a healthier place for all of us. Did you know that of the over 300,000 industrial chemicals invented in the last century, only five have ever been taken off the market in the USA?  Neither did we! Hit play and join us for an enlightening and hopeful discussion! More about Kristina MarusicBuy her book at Island Press, use the checkout code WAR for 20% off  Link to Cancer Moonshot Project (add your two cents!)Environmental Working Group (EWG) Skin Deep Project (find cleaner products)Anti-Cancer Lifestyle ProgramSupport the Show.Our website:https://www.thecancerpod.com Have an idea or question? Email us: thecancerpod@gmail.comJoin our growing community, we are @TheCancerPod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn THANK YOU for listening!

Investigative reporter Kristina Marusic delves into the connection between environmental exposures and cancer risk, sharing her sister's diagnosis and the effects of everyday chemicals. She emphasizes reducing pesticide exposure, filtering air and water, and using safer personal care products. Marusic advocates for regulatory changes and encourages listeners to urge lawmakers to prioritize cancer prevention. Tune in to discover how small lifestyle changes can significantly lower cancer risk.

Kristina Marusic is an award-winning journalist at Environmental Health Sciences who covers environmental health and justice at EHN.org and DailyClimate.org. She holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of San Francisco, and her personal essays and reporting have been published by outlets including CNN, Slate, Vice, Women's Health, The Washington Post, MTV News, The Advocate, and Bustle, among others. She recently published her first book:  “A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention”, which we dive into and discuss in our conversation with Kristina. We're all exposed to dozens of chemicals that raise our cancer risk every day, but there's an emerging national movement of people dedicated to changing that, and Kristina shares their inspiring stories, along with the ways we can all pitch in to help make the world a safer place in her book and in our conversation. In today's episode you will learn: How the United States spends so little on cancer prevention versus treatments (and why). What are PFAS chemicals, where you can find them and how they raise our risk for certain types of cancer, thyroid disease, obesity, fertility problems and more.  The importance of protecting everyone through policy changes to remove these chemicals from our products, drinking water, food and more. Why filtering your water is one of the best things you can do to reduce your exposure to chemicals, and what are the best type of filters. Resources and tips to slowly swap out your household and personal care products in order to reduce your overall exposure to cancer causing toxins. Why childhood cancer rates have been on the rise over the last few decades.  We are doing an Instagram giveaway for a free copy of Kristina's book.  Head over to Instagram or send us an email (theartoflivingwellpodcast@gmail.com) by February 2nd at mindnight central time to enter this drawing. Helpful links and resources: Purchase her book and learn more at KristinaMarusic.com FB: @Kristina.Marusic IG: @KristinaMarusic Podcast episodes: Podcast on clean beauty Podcast on PFAS chemicals Water filters: https://zerowater.com/ https://clearlyfiltered.com/ https://www.usaberkeyfilters.com/ Resources we mention: https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/personal-care.php ​​https://madesafe.org/ https://blkgrn.com/ https://cehn.org/our-work/eco-healthy-child-care/ https://summitwatersolutions.com/ --------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, ENERGYbits.  ENERGYbits are a fast and easy for you and your family to get the nutrients you need. Effortless to take and organically grown, these “bits of food” are the most nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, high-protein food in the world. 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Cancer. The word itself often brings horrifc thoughts and memories to nearly every American as the chronic disease has touched the lives of countless people. What role does planning play in the exposure of carcinogenic materials to our citizens, and more importantly, how do we stop such exposure from happening altogether? In Kristina's new book, A New War on Cancer, she touches on the modern causes of cancer and how our built environment is often a culprit. While we as planners often get caught up in land use application or transportation issues, Kristin'a book is a great reminder of how we plan and what we approve can often have profound effects beyond the obvious.Support the showOur Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/YouTube: The Planning Commission Podcast channelInstagram: @theplanningcommissionpodcastFacebook: The Planning Commission Podcast pageTwitter: @planningcommish Subscribe, like, help us make a difference in the profession we all love. Have an episode idea, tell us about it. Email us at: info@theplanningcommissionpodcast.com

Environmental Journalist Kristina Marusic talks to Stacy about her research into cancer-causing chemicals and exposures, as well as the stories from her new book, A New War on Cancer, of those fighting for cancer prevention. Kristina also shares practical ways we can prevent exposure to harmful chemicals in our everyday lives. Find Kristina: KristinaMarusic.com Twitter.com/kristinawrites Instagram.com/kristinamarusic A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention by Kristina Marusic Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! We also want to give a big thank you to this week's sponsors! ButcherBox.com/WHOLEVIEW | Use code WHOLEVIEW to get free chicken wings free for a year T.N. Dickinson's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with journalist Kristina Marusic about her book A New War on Cancer, the Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. In the podcast, Kristina discusses how rising cancer rates are linked to our widespread exposure to chemicals, specifically chemicals in everyday products that we all use. She provides an overview of how the United States regulates these chemicals compared to other countries and what testing is or isn't done before a chemical hits the market. She talks about the public health researchers and health advocates who are revolutionizing our understanding of cancer and its causes and leading the fight against chemical pollution and corporate influence with scientific evidence. Finally, she describes her vision for the new war on cancer, including putting a "face" to prevention.  You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or Twitter.On Youtube.Or Threads.SUBSCRIBE to her newsletter here.Support the show

How can we make healthier choices in a world filled with hidden hazards?Our guest is award-winning journalist Kristina Marusic, who unveils the startling truth about the hidden dangers lurking in our everyday products. With an astounding 80,000 chemicals used in products sold to American consumers, less than 1 percent have ever been tested for toxicity or safety, and the regulations on cancer-causing chemicals are seldom enforced.In this eye-opening podcast, Kristina shares insights from her new book, A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention In this informative and enlightening interview, we discuss evidence-based research behind:The Hidden Dangers in Cosmetics and Beauty Products: Kristina reveals the cancer-causing chemicals lurking in our favorite skincare and beauty items. We'll discuss what to watch out for when choosing the products that touch your skin every day, and helpful resources to identify toxic chemicals.Skincare Swaps: Learn which products you should consider replacing and why making conscious choices about your skincare routine is crucial for your health.Alternatives for Safer Living: Kristina provides practical advice on how individuals can protect themselves and their families from harmful chemicals while offering suggestions for healthier, safer alternatives.Everyday Household Items with Cancer-Causing Chemicals: Uncover the surprising presence of cancer-causing chemicals like PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," in common household items and the steps you can take to reduce your exposure. Kristina's recommended safer swaps:ZeroWater 10-Cup Ready-Pour 5-Stage Water Filter Pitcher Clearly Filtered Water PitcherEre Perez - Natural Oat Milk FoundationAlima Pure Matte FoundationWell People Supernatural Stick HighlighterWell People Bio Correct ConcealerRainbow Research Henna HaircolorCoconut OilNakedPoppy Clean Liquid EyelinerResources to identify safe and harmful ingredients:The Healthy Living AppClearyaMade Safe

Cancer. It's a word that is dripping in unknowns, forcing people to stop short. Oftentimes, this word means the end of something or someone. But what has led to its ruthless prominence? Environmental writer and author, Kristine Marusic, delves into the hidden nuances of cancer, finding that many of them have nothing to do with genetics and everything to do with location, race, socioeconomic status, and gender. In her book, A New War on Cancer, Kristina weaves tales from dynamic and diverse perspectives, researchers, advocates, and regular people, highlighting the injustice and reality of the cancers that we the people fight today. She shares how the disease has impacted her family, exposes the countless facets in which cancer can formulate, and showcases the unsung individuals who are making a stand to change the cancer landscape. More from Kristina: https://www.kristinamarusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinamarusic/ https://twitter.com/kristinawrites https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-marusic-a7461411 Find more Nada:  Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite Kindly note, that opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your circumstances.

The ‘war on cancer' of the past 50 years hasn't exactly worked. Cancer rates are higher than ever, and the dramatic rise in childhood and young adult cancers cannot be explained away with ‘better detection' that often gets bandied about. It can be easy to be overwhelmed but, hopefully, while it's impossible to control all possibilities, there is so much we can do. Enter investigative journalist, Kristina Marusic, who after writing a 5-part investigative piece on the rise in young people getting cancer, trying to demystify her own sister's thyroid cancer at 25 where there was zero family history, a publisher reached out and boom: A book defining a “new war on cancer” was born - one that's going to help us prevent the rise of cancer and turn the story around - an advocacy fight I've been on for years, as you all know, helping people reduce their toxin exposures in day to day life. Kristina takes us through some of the stories and situations we can change and impact for the better, along with helping us connect to groups on the front lines of activism and policy change at all levels of government. I hope you find the hope I found renewed in this conversation, and that if you're new to all this especially, you find yourself a copy of her book A New War On Cancer - link in bio to grab a copy with a code for a discount! Yay, thanks, Kristina. Alexx, your host and founder of the Low Tox Life. Connect with Kristina here on InstagramShare and tag me, @lowtoxlife on Instagram so I can share your ahasNew War on Cancer Booktopia link: https://bit.ly/46mQEnX Amazon​​ link https://amzn.to/3PHpBg2 Discount link/code for A New War on Cancer to accompany her interview on Low Tox Life. Below is the code and link:USA Listeners: Here's a direct link to the hardcover with 25% off: https://cdcshoppingcart.uchicago.edu/Cart2/Cart?ISBN=9781642832198&Q=1&BDL=lowtox&PRESS=island Folks can use LOWTOX at checkout for a discount on both the print and e-book editions.And don't forget our generous sponsors this month: Weleda Australia with 20% off the range with the code LOWTOXLIFE, helping you try their new facecare range perhaps, or stock up on favourites (those shower bars!! So creamy) www.weleda.com.auAusclimate with 10% off their air purifiers and dehumidifiers with the code LOWTOXLIFE - Helping Aussie homes avoid excess moisture by having a good dehumidification strategy, and clean healthy air with the WINIX air purifier range. www.ausclimate.com.auEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do we stop to think about the impact of our environment on our health, specifically, its role in triggering cancer? Join us on a revealing journey with the award-winning journalist Kristina Marusic, author of A New War on Cancer, as she unfolds the poignant story of her sister's thyroid cancer diagnosis and the environmental factors that could have contributed to it. Get ready to confront some alarming facts about the rise in cancer rates among children and young adults since the 1970s and learn about the steps that can be taken at local, state, and federal levels to reduce our exposure to environmental toxins. In our quest for a healthier lifestyle, we cannot overlook the significance of using safer beauty products. Guiding us on this aspect is the renowned researcher Ami, whose life journey is as inspiring as her work. From being the only Indian kid in her rural North Carolina school, to becoming an influential advocate for safe beauty products and skincare, Ami's story is truly compelling. We discuss practical steps parents can take to ensure their children are using safe products, whether its scrutinizing ingredient lists or leveraging apps and verification programs. Ending the episode on a hopeful note, we emphasize on the power of prevention in the war against cancer — a strategy often sidetracked by lucrative treatments and cures. Let's uncover the potential that lies in regulatory measures, investing in water filtration systems, and air purifiers, as well as advocating for safer personal care products. We leave you with a simple reminder: Don't feel overwhelmed. Small changes can make a big difference in leading to a healthier future for you and your family. So come on over and join the conversation. Let's learn, share, and grow together towards a healthier environment and a healthier us.KRISTINA MARUSIC is an award-winning journalist at Environmental Health Sciences who covers environmental health and justice at http://EHN.org and http://DailyClimate.org . Her research into cancer-causing chemicals and exposures lead to her new book, A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention (Island Press / May 11, 2023 / $28). Kristina holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of San Francisco, and her personal essays and reporting have been published by outlets including CNN, Slate, Vice, Women's Health, The Washington Post, MTV News, The Advocate, and Bustle, among others.Support the showHead to www.raisinghealthyhumans. com to learn moreJoin our Free FB Community:Moms Raising Healthy HumansLearn about our sister Podcast:www.midsectionmama.comor follow me on IG or Tik Tokcourtney_themidsectionmamaVoiceover Intro: SJ RockiEditing: SJ Rocki

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The average adult uses a dozen personal care products daily, including shampoo, deodorants, lotions, and cosmetics. That averages to about 125 chemicals we are exposing ourselves to daily. How does this chemical buildup in our system increase the chance of health risks? What can we do in our everyday lives to minimize exposure to toxic chemicals? We spoke with Kristina Marusic, an award-winning journalist at Environmental Health Sciences and author of A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention, about the common chemicals we are exposed to, online resources to learn about alternative health-conscious products, the importance of an at-home water filtration system, and small ways we can implement changes in the products we purchase to reduce our chemical body burden without disrupting our lives or breaking the bank.

Kristina Marusic's book "A New War on Cancer" tells stories of those who are working to reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in the enviroment.

Good street lighting plays a vital role in creating safe, accessible, and inviting public spaces that benefit the well-being, safety, and overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike The Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project (PSIP) will convert 130,000 high pressure sodium streetlights into a network of more efficient, longer-lasting LED lights. I speak to Katie Bartolotta, Vice President of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Philadelphia Energy Authority. Project Website: https://www.phillystreetlightimprovement.com/ Black women are more exposed to cancer causing chemicals through beauty products, we'll tell you why and what to do about it. i speak to Kristina Marusic who has written, “New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. “Marusic sheds light on the fact that women of color are at higher risk of getting cancer through beauty products. https://www.kristinamarusic.com/More resources: · CosDNA This website has a database of popular beauty products and rates them on a scale of 0 to 5 for safety and other factors. · Skincarisma This website lists a product's ingredients and explains how they affect your skin. · Clearya This free app and browser extension notifies you of unsafe ingredients in products. It also helps you find safer alternatives. · Think Dirty This app scans product barcodes to provide information on ingredients and cleaner options. · EWG's Skin Deep This database rates personal care products for safety and toxicity. Barbers Who Care is offering free cuts and more for kids getting set for school, Celebrity barbers continue to impact Philly youth through mentorship, health & wellness, a back-to-school drive and providing free haircuts on Sunday September 3rd from 9 am to 4 pm at the West Philadelphia YMCA - 5120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. I speak to Kenny Duncan, CEO and co-founder of Barbers Who Care is a Celebrity Barber and owner of Main Attraction Unisex Salon.Webpage: www.barberswhocare.com @barberswhocareinc First – I speak with Randolph Fischer, President of the Jamaica Pennsylvania Association and the Promoter of the Roots and Culture Production of the Philadelphia International Reggae Festival. It takes place Saturday September 2nd at the Taj Mahal, 2613 Hunting Park Avenue (Hunting Park Ave. and Fox Street.) For tickets call 800-203-1362. Philadelphia International Reggae FestivalAlso - the show closes with a fond farewell to our three Summer WorkReady Interns, Lucas Gonzalez, Kylie Minor and Makayla Coleman.

Since the dawn of the chemical era more than 300,000 chemicals have been invented, and many are made from oil and natural gas. While some manufactured chemicals have indeed provided benefit (Disinfectants! Antibiotics!), they have also caused great harm. Manufactured chemicals pollute every corner of the planet. They kill bees, fish, and mammals. They nearly destroyed the ozone and, yes, they give us cancer.Many types of cancer are on the rise in the US, and one explanation for this increase lies in our world of chemicals. On today's show environmental investigative reporter Kristina Marusic identifies the harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer; she also provides a step-by-step roadmap for reducing your cancer risk.Here's a preview: [2:00] Breaking down exactly what's happening with cancer rates around the world and why[12:00] The 3 Ps: 3 categories of pollutants that have clear links to childhood cancer[20:00] Pay special attention to these preventable environmental exposures if you have children[24:00] Revisiting the personal care product conundrum [28:00] The harmful environmental exposures you should zero in on at your child's daycare or school [36:00] In defense of being a loudmouth: You've been given a voice; here's how to best use it Resources mentioned: A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing PreventionSample letters to send to your child's school and school board (via Non-Toxic Communities) The Cancer Free Economy Network The EWG's Healthy Living App Silent Spring InstituteThe Center for Health, Environment, and Justice --Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to our sponsor, Quince! For free shipping and 365-day returns visit https://www.quince.com/SUSTAINABLEPODCAST/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kristina Marusic is an award-winning journalist, covering environmental health and justice for Environmental Health News. She is also the author of a new book - "A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention." With all the research done over the last 50 years, the statistics are that 1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women in the U.S. lose their lives to cancer.  Yet, up to two-thirds of all cancer cases are linked to preventable environmental causes, and this is Kristina's focus in her new book. www.kristinamarusic.com

Kristina Marusic is an award-winning journalist, covering environmental health and justice for Environmental Health News. She is also the author of a new book - "A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention." With all the research done over the last 50 years, the statistics are that 1 in 5 men and 1 in 6 women in the U.S. lose their lives to cancer.  Yet, up to two-thirds of all cancer cases are linked to preventable environmental causes, and this is Kristina's focus in her new book.www.kristinamarusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that only seven to nine percent of global cancer funding goes towards prevention? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Kristina Marusic, MFA, journalist with Environmental Health News (www.ehn.org), and author of A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention (Island Press). Marusic connects human health with our environment, discusses our woefully under-funded efforts in cancer prevention, harmful anti-regulation rhetoric, cultural narratives and the phenomenon of “blind loyalty” to corporations that make us sick. Marusic finds hope in collective, systemic-level solutions and provides resources for action.Related website:  www.kristinamarusic.com/https://islandpress.org/books/new-war-cancer

Science, Storytelling and a New War on Cancer / Kristina Marusic, Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, Sandra Steingraber and Host Kristin Schafer If we can stop cancer before it begins, why don't we? This question motivated a deep-dive inquiry into cancer prevention for award-winning journalist Kristina Marusic. Her exploration uncovered an often invisible community of creative, talented individuals who dedicate their careers to identifying and challenging environmental drivers of cancer. In this CHE Café conversation, Kristina will share highlights from her book, A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention. She'll then be joined by Children's Environmental Health Network Executive Director Nsedu Obot Witherspoon and renowned biologist, author, activist, and cancer survivor, Dr. Sandra Steingraber. The group will explore the power of storytelling as a tool for communicating complex scientific issues, and reaching people in ways that motivate action for change. ~Co-presented by The New School at Commonweal and the Collaborative for Heath and the Environment~ Kristina Marusic is an author and journalist who covers issues related to environmental health and justice for Environmental Health News. A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention is her first book. Marusic is the co-founder of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Association of LGBTQ Journalists (a.k.a. NLGJA), and previously worked as a freelance journalist covering LGBT equality, feminism, social and environmental justice, activism, and politics with bylines at CNN, Slate, Vice, Women's Health, the Washington Post, MTV News, The Advocate, Logo TV's NewNowNext, and Bustle, among others. She believes true, well-told stories have the power to change the world for good. Sandra Steingraber, PhD, a senior scientist with the Science and Environmental Health Network, is the author of a trilogy of award-winning books on environmental health: Living Downstream_ : An Ecologist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment (adapted as a documentary film in 2010); Having Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood_; and_ Raising Elijah: Protecting Our Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis_. The 2018 documentary film Unfractured tells the story of New York State's fracking ban, featuring Steingraber as its subject. Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, MPH, is the executive director for the Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) and a key spokesperson for children's vulnerabilities and the need for their protection. She holds leadership roles in many spaces, including the External Science Board for the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes at NIH, the Health/Science initiative of the Cancer Free Economy Network and the National Environmental Health Partnership Council. Nsedu is also member of the Board for Pesticide Action Network North America and the Environmental Integrity Project, and serves on the Maryland Children's Environmental Health Advisory Council. Nsedu is a proud mom to four children. #environmentalhealth #publichealth #environmentalhealthnews #waroncancer #newschoolcommonweal #commonweal Find out more about The New School at Commonweal on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.

INTERVIEW STARTS AT 14:04 On this week's show Patti and Doug talk about lax regulation on pesticides, the 5G bust, how smoke from forest fires becomes toxic, and wireless radiation and race horses. Then author Kristina Marusic talks about her new book. A New War on Cancer about environmental links to the deadly disease.

Kristina Marusic is an award-winning journalist who covers environmental health and justice for Environmental Health News.Her new book is “A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention.”

This is Part II of our interview with EHN reporter and author Kristina Marusic. Here she talks about our increasing exposure to cancer causing chemicals and how to rid from our lives of them. Listen to Planet Philadelphia on your radio dial at 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia or gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. www.planetphiladelphia.com | @planetphila --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/support

On this episode of Out d'Coup LIVE, I welcome Kristina Marusic back to the show. We'll be talking about her new book, "A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention." While we've been waging a "war" on cancer for more than fifty years, but it's not a war we're winning. Yes, treatments are better than ever, but cancer still claims the lives of one in five men and one in six women in the US. The astonishing news is that up to two-thirds of all cancer cases are linked to preventable environmental causes. If we can stop cancer before it begins, why don't we? In "A New War on Cancer," Kristina Marusic does a deep dive into the remarkable doctors, scientists, and advocates who are upending our understanding of cancer and how to fight it. They recognize that we will never reduce cancer rates without ridding our lives of the chemicals that increasingly trigger this deadly disease. Kristina Marusic is an award-winning journalist who covers environmental health and justice for Environmental Health News. She holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of San Francisco, and her personal essays and reporting on topics ranging from the environment, LGBTQ+ equality, and politics to feminism, food, and travel have been published by outlets including CNN, Slate, Vice, Women's Health, the Washington Post, MTV News, The Advocate, and Bustle, among others. She lives in Pittsburgh with her partner of ten years, Michael, and the cutest dog in the world, Mochi. You can visit her online at KristinaMarusic.com LINKS: Kristina Marusic, "A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention" | https://bit.ly/3NphIwa Kristina Marusic webpage | https://www.kristinamarusic.com/  Environmental Health News | https://www.ehn.org/ Don't Let Paul Martino & Friends Buy Our Schools and push extremist politics in our community. Raging Chicken has teamed up with LevelField to launch a truly community-rooted PAC to invest in organizing, support local and state-wide progressive candidates, and unmask the toxic organizations injecting our communities with right-wing extremism. We're putting small-dollar donations to work to beat back the power of Big Money.  You can get more information and drop your donation at  https://ragingchicken.levelfield.net/. Join our Discord to continue the conversation all week long: https://discord.gg/BnjRNz3u

It's the Friday news roundup! The team is discussing the finalists for Pittsburgh police chief and renewed calls for federal train safety regulations after a train derailment in the West End. Plus, why Pennsylvania might finally move up its presidential primary date — because of Passover. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism: A little background on the Penguins robo logo from The Athletic's Rob Rossi The Post-Gazette's Megan Guza wrote a great explainer on the three candidates for Pgh police chief PublicSource's Rich Lord reports that complaints against Pittsburgh police dropped in 2022 The Philadelphia Inquirer's Gillian McGoldrick explains why it's a problem that the 2024 presidential primary falls on the first day of Passover. City Cast Pittsburgh spoke with environmental health reporter Kristina Marusic about the Ohio train derailment WESA's Jillian Forstadt looks at calls for train safety legislation after the latest Norfolk Southern derailment The Pennsylvania Capital-Star's Kim Lyons breaks down proposed legislation to strengthen train safety regulations Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristina Marusic, a reporter for Environmental Health News and author of a forthcoming book on cancer and the chemical exposures causing it. In Part I of her interview, she discusses the recent train derailment in Palestine Ohio near the Pennsylvania border and the chemicals it released. Part II on our increasing exposure to cancer causing chemicals will air in a later show. Listen to Planet Philadelphia on your radio dial at 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia or gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. www.planetphiladelphia.com | @planetphila --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kay-wood9/support

Earlier this month, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in a town 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Residents within miles of the crash were evacuated while officials released those potentially deadly fumes into the air to avoid an explosion. Since then, many people living in East Palestine have been feeling sick. finding dead animals, and expressing concerns over their water being contaminated. We're with environmental reporter, Kristina Marusic to find out if the dangerous chemicals will pollute Pittsburgh, and if a derailment like the one in Ohio, could happen in the city.  Special thanks to the TikTok channel @moreperfectunion and creator @HeyJohnRussell for the great reporting and sound. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Confluence: The federal Environmental Protection Agency has proposed reducing the standard for fine particulate matter pollution allowed before a regulatory agency steps in, but some advocates say the standard should be lower; the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh's music director is stepping down after seven seasons with the group; and a look at the life of Mary Cardwell Dawson, who founded the National Negro Opera Company here in Pittsburgh.Today's guests include: Kristina Marusic, reporter with Environmental Health News; and Matthew Mehaffey, the Robert Page Music Director of the Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh.

On our last podcast, Mad in the Family covered the effect of climate change and extreme weather events on children's and mothers' mental health. This one continues the conversation on environmental links to emotional distress: emerging research showing that pollution in the air and water can affect our minds and emotions, and that children are especially vulnerable, both while they are young and later in life. Kristina Marusic is a Pittsburgh-based investigative reporter for Environmental Health News, an award-winning, non-partisan organization dedicated to driving science into public discussion and policy. Last fall, EHN collaborated with Allegheny Front on a five-part series, “Pollution's Mental Toll: How Air, Water, and Climate Pollution Shape Our Mental Health.” They found that residents throughout western Pennsylvania were likely suffering changes to their brains due to pollution in the surrounding environment, even at levels below federal limits. Prior to joining EHN in 2018, Kristina covered issues related to environmental and social justice as a freelancer for a wide range of digital media outlets including The Washington Post, Slate, Vice, Women's Health, and MTV News, among others. Her reporting on environmental health for Public Source won first place in the Keystone Society of Professional Journalists' Spotlight contest in 2017. Kristina holds an MFA in Non-Fiction Writing from the University of San Francisco and a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from Hofstra University. She is the co-founder and chair of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Association of LGBT Journalists. *** If you find this podcast valuable, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review on iTunes, Spotify or Facebook helps us to get the word out about these important conversations. Thank you.

Pittsburgh is consistently rated among the nation's worst cities for air quality, but how does that affect our mental health -- especially in the hardest-hit lower income communities along the Mon Valley? Environmental Health News journalist Kristina Marusic explains how folks are coping with the continued effect of "climate anxiety," and what you can do to help.  The series is a collaboration between Environmental Health News and The Allegheny Front: https://www.ehn.org/mental-health-2655533166/what-we-found  PublicSource did some excellent reporting about one of the hardest-hit communities, Clairton. Check it out here: https://www.publicsource.org/clairton-city-of-prayer-portraits-illness-trauma-advocacy-resilience/ And please read these lists of local organizations helping to make change: https://www.ehn.org/mental-health-solutions-2655533540/take-care-of-your-mental-health https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-mental-health-organizations-filling-access-gaps/ Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh!

Kristina Marusic is an investigative reporter covering environmental health & justice issues for Environmental Health News, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to driving science into public discussion and policy.   In early 2021, Environmental Health News published Kristina's “Fractured: The body burden of living near fracking,” a four-part series that revealed the health impacts of shale hydraulic fracturing—or fracking—on families living near fracking sites. Research for the series, conducted in the summer of 2019, included a nine-week collection of air, water, and urine samples from five southwestern Pennsylvania households, all including at least one child.   Kristina's “Fractured” series garnered national attention, and has become a key piece of evidence for lawmakers urging action on environmental health issues.   Prior to joining the Environmental Health News team in 2018, Kristina gained national acclaim for her work as a staff writer for MTV news, and has had bylines on stories in The Washington Post, CNN, Slate, Vice, Women's Health, and The Advocate.   Kristina's journalism is, as she tells host Grant Oliphant, “a way of reporting that helps society learn how to fix itself. It's not advocacy or fluff or good news, it's forward-looking, serious and critical.”   Of her reporting on environmental topics, including climate change, the health risks of fracking, and “super pollution” air events, Kristina says: “I believe that true, well-told stories have the power to change the world for good.”   Listen to how she is doing just that on this episode of “We Can Be.”   “We Can Be” is hosted by Heinz Endowments President Grant Oliphant, and produced by the Endowments, Josh Franzos and Tim Murray. Theme music by Josh Slifkin. Guest inquiries can be made to Scott Roller at sroller@heinz.org.

On today’s show, I welcome back to the program, Karen Feridun. Karen is the Founder of Berks Gas Truth, a grassroots community organization fighting to ban fracking and all shale gas infrastructure. She is co-founder of the statewide Better Path Coalition. For the past 11 years, she worked with organizations in PA, NY, NJ, and DE to get the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin that was imposed in February. She is currently part of an international coalition working to stop Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports and a national coalition working with members of Congress to reform the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. We'll be talking about The Better Path Coalition's "We Are the Ones" campaign. The coalition hopes to build on the recent decision to ban fracking in the Delaware River Basin and the release of Kristina Marusic’s bombshell report for Environmental Health News, “Fractured: The Body Burden of Living Near Fracking” - and pressure the Wolf administration to end his support of fracking and the fossil fuel industry once and for all. Resources: Berks Gas Truth: https://gastruth.org/ Better Path Coalition: https://www.betterpathcoalition.org/ We Are the Ones: https://www.betterpathcoalition.org/we-are-the-ones We Are the Ones Sign-On letter: bit.ly/wearetheoneswolf A special shout out to Jonathan Mann who wrote our intro song, “There Are No People in the Future.” Check out all is great stuff on his YouTube page and follow him on Twitter @songadaymann

Our host, Caitlin Abber, sits down with Kristina Marusic to discuss their personal journeys as writers, activists, and friends.