It’s  been a month since the train derailment in East Palestine Ohio that has caused a horrific environmental disaster.  We chose to wait to discuss this topic simply because we wanted there to be some short of concreate news to have a conversation about it.  One thing we’ve found is…there are still a lot of questions that need to be answered. 

Take a listen as we discuss some of the findings.  One question asked is, was there a second train involved or a second derailment in the same area?  Another question is, why create a controlled, purposeful explosion to detonate the rest of the chemicals that had been leaked?  And the big question everyone is asking is, is the water safe to drink? 

Find out the answers to these question and more.  Take a listen. 

This episode is going to be a little different. Having done 72 episodes now, some topics we said we would come back to and give you the listener some updates. Well, this week, Clarice breaks down some past topics and brings us current with each of those topics covered. Some of the updates covered this week, Seekonk River oil spill, Providence River crane, Offshore Wind, and Navajo Water Rights just to name a few.

This week we are doing something different.  You’ve heard us mention a blooper reel well, here you go!  Get ready for a laugh as we put together some behind the scenes blooper reels for you. 

To WATCH these, go to our YouTube Channel.  ENJOY = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4zkjfaKc38

We kick off the show sharing our love for True Crime type podcasts, which brings us to the question of, “have you ever wondered how we really are as a species?”.  It’s somewhat disturbing to think the extent and the depth we as a species have the capacity to harm each other.  Is it different to think that way when it comes to animals?  

We start to discuss the so called “Green Energy Movement” and how frustrating it is.  Remember, just because a project calls itself green doesn't mean that it's environmentally friendly.  We dive into the offshore wind industry again because as a late, whales have been washing up on the eastern shore. There is “research” taking place and seismic research where they use “Boomers and Sparkers” to map the ocean floor… This is considered green? 

Take a listen as we get into more detail about it and we reference an article that is close to this topic but consider the title to be click bait.  What say you?

https://public.substack.com/p/why-environmentalists-may-make-this?utm_medium=email

This week we had special guest Caitlin Townsend on the show talking about "Net Your Problem" 

Caitlin shares her story and how she came to working with "Net Your Problem" 

She recycles end of life fishing gear and gives it a new life, and she explains how they do that!  “biggest passion in life is advocating for fishermen, and just really understanding the ocean through their eyes. Because just as much as you and I want to protect the ocean, it's their livelihood, and they would do anything to continue spending every single day on the water.” ~ Caitlin Townsend ~

Here is a cool article about Net Your Problem:  https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/lifestyle/2023/01/24/net-your-problem-fishing-recycling-company-expands-to-new-bedford/69819990007/

Check out, Net Your Problem (https://www.netyourproblem.com).  

If you have questions you can contact Caitlian:

[email protected]

C: 774-316-0417

Do you have a rental property or an Air BnB in Rhode Island? Well this week’s topic has us hot under the collar as we discuss a new registry in Rhode Island.  Is it a state or local issue? Is it a new law or new rule? How are people repostponing to it? Take a listen as we answer these questions and discuss how this is impacting the home owners.

Buckle in folks, Marisa is fired up this week! We are discuss a recent decision that the supreme court issued in a case here locally. The particular case we discussing is not what we would call your customary environmental law case because it’s a private cause of action that is based in insurance, contract law. However, it just so happens that the source of the contract dispute centers around definition of the term pollutants.

You don’t want to miss this one! 

Reference:

https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/SupremeOpinions/20-170.pdf

This week are going to discuss an issue we are seeing here with Aquaculture.  We did a show once before about what Aquaculture is (Ep: 017 - https://bit.ly/3RnpZke).  But to recap, it’s the farming of sea life for consumption.

Today however we are going to discuss a conflict of uses of any submerged land that is adjacent to the coastline out to three nautical miles is in the custody and control of the state.  So what happens when the jurisdiction falls under the states coastal resources management council?  Do the residents of the state have a right to use the submerged land, adjacent to the coastline? 

Here is the article we reference during the show: http://bit.ly/40fzfLv

Take a listen

We are talking about Route 79!  If you’ve ever traveled this near Fall River you know there are quite a few things that are little stretch of roadway. Art spaces, yoga studios, breweries and a ton of other water front businesses. 

So what’s the issue?  Route 79 cuts right after those businesses and BOOM, an expressway. 

What's going to happen to Route 79 and will anything good come from it?

Listen to find out.

Click here to read the article we mentioned in this episode.

We got a good news show for you this week!  We talk about how the Senate rejected an amendment that would speed approval for polluting projects. Had this passed it would make it easier for polluting projects to move quickly, to sort of skip the line pass the red tape and the environmental considerations.  

Senator Joe Manchin has tried to attach legislation to the National Defense Authorization Act that would weaken neighbors ability to review and, and weigh in on projects. Why is this important? Listen to our “Open Meeting Act episode” http://bit.ly/3ZJcPBX

Question: Why try to be “Sneaky” about it and put it in another Bill?  Why not just request to amend NEPA?

Bonus Question: What does NEPA stand for?

It’s good that this was REJECTED!