All Things Green

In this episode, Shelby and Anton cover the disposal of toxic wastewater from fracking, elementary students’ environmental protest, and Smell MyCity! a new air pollution tracking app.

Segment 1: Radioactive materials can come from more than just nuclear power plants, they also come from fracking! Anton explains the problem of disposing toxic fracking waste and the harmful impact it has on the environment.

Segment 2: Third and fourth graders from Onaway School in Shaker Heights, OH protested the relocation of their beloved native pollinator garden. You’re never too young to make a difference in your community!

Segment 3: Does the air outside your home smell like chemicals? Do you notice unpleasant scents of chlorine or sulfur on your commute to work? If you smell toxins, you’re breathing in toxins! Report it with Smell MyCity!, a new app that allows users to report air pollution in their area.

* 17:34 Correction: The toxic odor that Anton mentions gives off a nail polish remover scent is methyl ethyl ketones. NOT methyl ethyl codone

* 21:05 Anton mentions the chemicals burned in East Palestine, OH. Those chemicals are vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate and isobutylene. Source below.

To learn more, check out our sources below

First Segment:
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/16042023/pennsylvania-produced-water-fracking-gas/

https://benohio.org/resources/

Second Segment:
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/04/shaker-heights-elementary-students-protest-to-save-beloved-native-pollinator-garden.html

Third Segment:
https://smellmycity.org/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7752735/,

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/ohio-derailment-chemicals-spilled-impact-residents-rcna71561

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In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss backlash against possible Texas
environmental legislation, what is “advanced” recycling, and the growth of green careers.

Segment 1: Three strikes and you’re out! Shelby explains a proposed bill that would implement fines for Texas residents who make more than three unanswered environmental complaints in a year to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Segment 2: Is advanced recycling just more greenwashing? Anton dives into a harmful process that companies are claiming to be the solution to global plastic problems.

Segment 3: Shelby leads Anton in a discussion about the rise of green career paths. See how you can find a job that makes your life greener!

To learn more, check out our sources below
First Segment:
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17042023/senators-bill-would-fine-texans-for-multiple-environmental-complaints-that-dont-lead-to-enforcement/

Second Segment:
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19012023/plastic-advanced-recycling-cost-environmental-impact/

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01052023/plastic-waste-chemical-recycling-ftc/

Third Segment:
https://greenbuildingscareermap.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3a2iBhCFARIsAD4jQB31VgbDchzQBhj4UYwH03u%20TfEDImsQAONcCNx6RJZ3nwQD1hfL1zooaArl8EALw_wcB,

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In this episode, Shelby and Anton examine sustainable solutions to the housing crisis in the United States, climate-proof cities, and Terra Nil–the reverse city building video game.

Segment 1: Anton discusses the housing shortage and the negative impact that single-family living has on the environment. Can we help the planet by changing how we view housing?

Segment 2: Ever heard of climate-proof cities? Could cities like Cleveland actually save the world? Shelby explains what makes a city climate-proof and shares her experience living in the different climates of Texas and Ohio.

Segment 3: Shelby and Anton had fun playing a new video game this week called Terra Nil where you can turn barren land into a balanced ecosystem. Learn how to take care of the environment and grow a new appreciation for nature with Terra Nil!

To learn more, check out our sources below

First Segment:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2021/05/04/the-zombie-that-is-single-family-zoning---destroy-it-before-it-destroys-us/?sh=49b1b90d1dd3

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/climate-change-encourages-homeowners-to-reconsider-legacy-cities.html

Second Segment:
https://www.economist.com/asia/2023/04/02/global-warming-is-killing-indians-and-pakistanis

https://newrepublic.com/article/171759/pursuit-climate-proof-city

Third Segment:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593030/Terra_Nil/

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In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss the portrayal of fossil fuels in textbooks, fracking in Ohio Public Parks, and how methane emissions are affecting the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Segment 1: Is Texas censoring information on climate change? Shelby talks about how the Texas State Board of Education changed its guidelines to “emphasize the ‘positive’ aspects of fossil fuels in science textbooks” and say that global warming is part of natural fluctuations.

Segment 2: Anton dives into a controversial bill called Ohio HB 507 and associated fracking injustices that will be taking place in state parks and public lands. What is fracking? Anton explains in his segment along with its harmful effects on the environment and public health.

Segment 3: Cows are causing the Paris Agreement to fail! Not really, just their farts. Food systems alone will contribute a 1°C rise in Earth’s temperature by the year 2100 and the culprit is methane. As methane is highly produced by the meat and dairy industries, Shelby tackles different ways to cut down on harmful foods and maintain a more eco-friendly diet.

To learn more, check out our sources below:

First Segment:
https://www.ecowatch.com/texas-school-board-climate-science.html
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/texas-weakens-climate-science-education-guidelines/

Second Segment:
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/04/13/commentary-dont-frack-our-state-parks-to-fund-tax-cuts-for-the-rich/
https://ohiodnr.gov/business-and-industry/municipalities-and-public-entities/commissions-and-councils/oil-gas-land-management-commission

Third Segment:
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07032023/the-paris-agreement-will-fail-without-slashing-methane-emissions-from-dairy-and-meat-researchers-say/

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