Plastic particles are now being found inside of newborn babies. It’s time to turn off the plastic tap! In the news this week Patti and Doug talk about endocrine-disrupting BPA chemicals in baby pacifiers, the incredible health benefits of eating oatmeal, and President Trump’s executive order spurring production of the cancer-causing chemical glyphosate. Then Dr. Marcus Garcia of the University of New Mexico talks about his work in the lab discovering microplastics in human placentas, what it may mean for health later in life, and how we really need to find ways to curb the production and consumption of plastic. More information at our program website, GreenStreetNews.org.

Plastic particles are now being found inside of newborn babies. It’s time to turn off the plastic tap! In the news this week Patti and Doug talk about endocrine-disrupting BPA chemicals in baby pacifiers, the incredible health benefits of eating oatmeal, and President Trump’s executive order spurring production of the cancer-causing chemical glyphosate. Then Dr. Marcus Garcia of the University of New Mexico talks about his work in the lab discovering microplastics in human placentas, what it may mean for health later in life, and how we really need to find ways to curb the production and consumption of plastic. More information at our program website, GreenStreetNews.org.

Rates of childhood cancer, asthma, obesity and other diseases are rising at alarming rates. This week, Patti and Doug talk about testing drinking water for microplastics, a big court victory for residents of Cancer Alley, and how schools are unprepared to meet new HHS food pyramid guidelines. Then pediatrician and author Dr. Michelle Perro talks about what worries her most about children's health, the importance of good nutrition, and steps we can take together to improve outcomes for our kids.

Are your personal care products putting your health at risk? This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the EPA changing the risk/benefit calculation for pollution, the glyphosate case goes to the Supreme Court, the administration's secret committee to challenge climate change, and eggs in England contaminated with forever chemicals. Then Polly Marshall, founder and executive director of non-profit BreastCancerOverTime.org talks about the pioneering work of her group, speeding up the process for evaluating the links between chemicals in personal care products and an increased risk of breast cancer.

Are we actually turning the corner on plastic pollution? This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about plastic pieces in ultra-processed foods, the promise of enhanced geothermal power generation, and pollution of the atmosphere and stratosphere with the chemicals from rocket launches and incinerated satellites. Then Mike Belliveau, founder and Executive Director of Bend the Curve talks about "peak plastic," and how we may be finally seeing the beginning of the end for unlimited plastic production.

Much to the dismay of some of the world's largest corporations, legal experts are beginning to recognize the rights of the natural world. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about Washington State banning bisphenols in receipts, how more and more cities are making public transportation free, and what the government actually knew about the air in the aftermath of 9/11. Then lawyer-turned-reporter Katie Surma talks about the legal concept of the Rights of Nature, and its impact on extractive and destructive activities around the world.

Tiny plastic fibers, mostly from the clothes we wear, are ending up in our air, our food, and our own bodies. But there are solutions on the horizon. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the hidden costs of our dependence on fossil fuels, the EPA's effort to reduce state and local control over pipelines and power plants, and how New England states are joining together to promote residential heat pumps. Then Dr. Lisa Erdle, Director of Science and Innovation at non-profit 5 Gyres, talks about how scientists are now identifying tiny fibers from our clothing as one of the major culprits in the worldwide plastic pollution problem.

Are you aware of all the possible chemical toxins in your home or apartment? This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the serious health and environmental issues related to nuclear power and how plastic water supply pipes are contaminating our drinking water. Then Patti talks about chemicals lurking in personal care products and bedding, how to get rid of pests without pesticides, and why you should always turn your wireless router off at night. Tune in and learn how to make your home a safe and healthy place to live!

Home is where we spend most of our time, so it’s important that our home be as healthy as possible. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the politics of ultra-processed foods, the Trump administration’s support for Bayer in the fight over glyphosate, and how clothing in the EU will soon carry a digital passport showing its origin and chemical contents. Then Patti talks about the best ways to store food, clean your floors, do the laundry, and use personal care products, all without inviting toxic chemicals into your home.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug review some of the top environmental health news stories of the year, including PFAS “forever” chemicals in drinking water and their links to cancer, how the administration is slowly but surely dismantling the EPA, concerns about increasing air pollution (and human suffering) from plastic recycling in Texas, how big tech’s data centers are depleting water resources in areas that already have water shortages, how fast fashion (plastic) clothing used as fuel in Cambodia is harming workers, and the increasing contamination of our food supply with micro and nano plastic particles. Tune in to Green Street every week for practical solutions for living in this toxic world!