The aim of this podcast has always been to highlight some of humanity’s greatest failures when it comes to the environment. Although most of the topics that we have covered to date happened in the not-so-distant past, I think it’s important, every now and then, to talk about what is happening on our planet in real time. This is why, once a month, I’ll be talking to you about some of the current events happening in the world today that affect the world we live in. So, here we are, rounding out February 2023 with an overview of some of the month’s greatest environmental Happenings.

Episode Source Material

Train Derailment in Ohio

What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio by Becky Sullivan

Crew tried to stop train before toxic derailment, NTSB preliminary report says by Laura Clawson

It’s been 3 weeks since a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in Ohio. Here’s what’s happened since by Alisha Ebrahimji

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Environmental impacts feared following the earthquakes in Turkey by Aude Cazorla

Turkey earthquake: Why did so many buildings collapse? by Jake Horton and William Armstrong

Turkey earthquake death toll prompts questions over building standards by Peter Beaumont

Venice Canals Dry Up

Venice canals start to run dry as low tide and lack of rain hit by Manuel Silvestri

Gondolas Grounded and Canals Run Dry Amid Venice’s 2023 Drought by Lizzy Rosenberg

The DUH lawsuit victory

Volkswagen: The scandal explained by Russell Hotten

VW May Recall TDIs In Germany After Environmental NGO’s Diesel Win by Sebastian Bell