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  • Why We Run

    In this Episode, Emerson explores why people put themselves through the physically demanding experience of a run. Is it the flow state in running, the desire to feel untethered, or is it something else entirely?

    Produced by Emerson Prentice

    19 min
  • Livermush: A Story of What We Carry by Ana Gray

    This episode traces the history of livermush, a southern dish, from producer Ana Gray's family farm to a North Carolina factory, told through family memory, labor, and survival. What begins as a search for a childhood food becomes a story about inheritance, care, and quiet resistance.

    Produced with support from the Braden Storytelling Grant and the Stanford Storytelling Project.

    [This episode was edited to comply with award submission requirements]

    Credits:

    Phyllis Hunter Bracket and Louise Rulfed and the Hunter Livermush family

    Macy Jones 

    Martha Jones, my Aunt Mothe

    The SSP team, with a special Shout out to Dawn J Fraser

     

    Music:

    Free Music Archies – Eirik finbak, Dear Whiskey 

    Youtube Studio Audio Library – Chris Haugen, Soul Food – Alge, make the visible invisible

    freesound.org 

    15 min
  • Thread Count

    Through the two possible journeys of an Aloha Shirt, Tead Count tells the story of the true cost of fast fashion.

    Music from Blue Dot Sessions.

    Interviewees:

    • Barchi Gillai, Associate Director Value Chain Innovation Initiative,
      https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/labs-initiatives/vcii
    • Lila Temple, Stanford FashionX, https://www.stanfordfashionx.com/

      • Research:
      a. https://www.sgs.com/en-be/news/2023/10/cc-q3-2023-profitability-and-
      textile-durability-in-the-circular-economy
      b. https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/textile-waste-environmental-crisis
      c. theguardian.com
      d. https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/fashion-and-the-circular-
      economy-deep-dive
      e. https://cottonique.com/blogs/articles/how-long-will-it-take-for-fabrics-to-
      decompose?srsltid=AfmBOoqh10_PyQpTbPI-
      XzlMYGUo2dN1DVejdaOfczf7fPLVzUfVWJVh
      f. https://www.unep.org/technical-highlight/sustainable-fashion-take-centre-
      stage-zero-waste-day

      11 min
    • I Speak for the Trees

      I Speak for the Trees is a podcast that explores the consequences of land use change. Join us as we investigate the parallels between The Lorax and the real world in order to address the issue of sustainable land use change. From local land clearing in Wisconsin, restoration of overgrazed ranchland in Texas, to green space implementation in Chicago, we highlight how technology, policy, education, and community action can come together to reshape the way we think about and interact with our land.

      Music and Sound:

      Music and sound effects from Descript Library other than McCarthy (Blue Dot Sessions)
      Quantum Jazz - Passing Fields (Blue Dot Sessions) First Results (Blue Dot Sessions),
      Basketliner (Blue Dot Sessions) Borough (Blue Dot Sessions) Lakal (Blue Dot Sessions) and
      Delamine (Blue Dot Sessions). David Bamberger speaking clips from National Geographic’s “50
      Years Ago, This Was a Wasteland. He Changed Everything | Short Film Showcase” YouTube
      Documentary.
      The Lorax by Dr. Suess, audiobook read by Ted Danson
       
      Interviewee Bios:
      Dr. Diana Moanga is a Lecturer and the Manager of the Spatial Analysis Center in the Stanford
      Doerr School of Sustainability. Her research includes studying land use land cover change
      processes using remote sensing and spatial analysis, focusing on the effects of environmental and
      anthropogenic stressors on coastal socio-environmental systems. She is particularly passionate
      about furthering our understanding of climate equity for coastal communities and mapping
      coastal hazards at various scales. She has a Ph.D. in Environmental Science Policy and
      Management from UC Berkeley in 2020. Her dissertation research used geospatial techniques to
      study land use and land cover changes across California. Specifically, her research explored
      management impacts on California’s coastal lands, agricultural transitions in the Central Valley,
      and wildfire activity under future climate regimes. Diana also earned a Master’s in Science in
      Marine Affairs and Policy from the University of Miami in 2015. For her master's research she
      examined the spatial and temporal characteristics of harmful algal blooms and studied coastal
      zone management and coral conservation.

      Scott Stortz is the elected Village President of Slinger, Wisconsin, where he leads efforts to foster
      thoughtful growth and community development with an emphasis on quality of life, controlled
      taxes, and business development. He’s held the position of Village President since 2021, and is
      also the president of Star Properties, Inc, a real estate firm specializing in residential sales in
      Washington, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Fond Du Lac, Dodge, Waukesha and Milwaukee counties.
      He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cardinal Stritch University with a Bachelor of Science
      and a minor in Sales & Marketing.
       
      David Bamberger is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Selah Ranch in Blanco County,
      Texas, in the heart of the Hill Country. Born into poverty, he created a successful career in
      entrepreneurship, which allowed him to fund the purchase of Selah Ranch in 1969. Over the
      course of the next quarter century, Bamberger and his team restored what was the “‘sorriest piece
      of land’” in Blanco County. Through a myriad of methods–including the selective thinning of
      Ashe Juniper trees–and countless difficulties, their efforts have resulted in a thriving ecosystem
      and the rejuvenation of formerly-dry springs. In addition to being a steward of the land, Mr.
      Bamberger has made tremendous efforts to share his wisdom with the next generation, hosting
      field trips to Selah Ranch, and developing curriculum on topics such as groundwater infiltration.

      Research:
      ● Importance and prevalence of cities in the future
      Neil Khor, et al. (2022). World Cities Report 2022, Envisioning the Future of Cities, UN
      Habitat https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2022/06/wcr_2022.pdf
      ● Maggie Daley Park construction process
      Tarantino, J. (2024). Explore Maggie Daley Park: Chicago’s Urban Wonderland. The
      Environmental Blog. https://www.theenvironmentalblog.org/2024/12/maggie-daley-park/
      ● Ecosystem Services Definition
      Millennium ecosystem assessment, M. E. A. Ecosystems and human well-being. Vol. 5.
      Washington, DC: Island press, 2005.
      ● National Geographic Documentary on Selah Ranch
      National Geographic. “50 Years Ago, This Was a Wasteland. He Changed Everything |
      Short Film Showcase.” YouTube, 24 Apr. 2017,
      www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSPkcpGmflE. Accessed 21 May 2025.
      ● Background on Selah Ranch
      Klepper, Dan E. “Scout | December 2007 | TPW Magazine.” Tpwmagazine.com, 2025,n
      tpwmagazine.com/archive/2007/dec/reader/. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
      16 min
    • Green Health

      Join Natalia, Iamanni, and Marjorie on a journey of investigating the connection of health inequity and sustainability in diabetes treatments! 

      15 min
    • Reimagining the Road Ahead

      "Reimagining the Road Ahead" delves into the concept of car-free days, especially their implementation in Bogotá and Paris, the political and practical challenges to their widespread adoption, and the broader push to re-imagine urban spaces with fewer cars.


      Interviews:
      Enrique Peñalosa is a Colombian politician and urban strategist who served as mayor of
      Bogotá (1998–2000, 2016–2019). He is known for championing sustainable urban mobility,
      including Bogotá’s TransMilenio bus system and the city’s first Día Sin Carro (Car-Free Day), a
      bold initiative that reshaped public attitudes toward transportation and urban space. His policies
      prioritized pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, aiming to create a more equitable and
      accessible city.
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrique_Pe%C3%B1alosa

      Daniel Rich is a former local government manager with over 30 years of public sector
      experience. He served as Mountain View’s City Manager from 2011 to 2019, overseeing
      complex land use projects and regional planning efforts. Earlier in his career, he held leadership
      roles in Sunnyvale, Belmont, and Campbell, as well as working for members of Congress. Since
      retiring, he has been a lecturer at Stanford University, teaching courses on public policy and
      local government
      https://urbanstudies.stanford.edu/people/daniel-h-rich

      Dehan (Danno) Glanz is an urban designer and planner with expertise in transit-oriented
      development. His work spans large-scale village design, architectural prototypes, and
      mixed-use neighborhoods that integrate sustainable transportation. He has contributed to
      projects such as the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Re-Use Plan and the Richmond BART
      Transit Village. Glanz holds a BA in Urban Studies from Stanford University and a Master of
      Architecture from UCLA. (Though not in our podcast, his interview helped our group refine our
      scope early in production).
      https://urbanstudies.stanford.edu/people/dehan-danno-glanz

       

      Music
      Artist | Song Title | Source (in order of appearance)
      Carlos Vives | Ella Es Mi Fiesta | YouTube
      Greenfire | False Records | Blue Dot Sessions
      Jon Presstone | The Nature of Curiosity | YouTube
      Desjardins | The Maison | Blue Dot Sessions
      Azalai | Taoudella | Blue Dot Sessions
      Bodytonic | Thannoid | Blue Dot Sessions
      Maurice Larcange | Traditionnel musette | YouTube
      Stromae | Alors on danse | YouTube
      Glass Obelisk | First Results | Blue Dot Sessions
      Eltham House | Delicates | Blue Dot Sessions
      The Fence | Bivly | Blue Dot Sessions

      References
      Atlas of Urban Expansion - Los Angeles. (n.d.).
      http://www.atlasofurbanexpansion.org/cities/view/Los_Angeles This online resource provides detailed spatial and statistical data on the urban expansion of Los Angeles, emphasizing the city's extensive growth and sprawling road
      networks. It highlights how urban development patterns have shaped car-centric land use and transportation infrastructure.
      Chrisafis, A. (2015, September 27). All-blue skies in Paris as city centre goes car-free for first
      time. The Guardian; The Guardian.
      https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/sep/27/all-blue-skies-in-paris-as-city-centre-goes-car-free-for-first-time
      This news article reports on Paris’s first car-free day, describing the environmental and social impact of the initiative, including improved air quality and public reception. It serves as a case study demonstrating the short-term benefits of restricting car access in urban centers.
      Glazener, A., Wylie, J., Van Waas, W., & Khreis, H. (2022). The impacts of Car-Free Days and
      events on the environment and human health. Current Environmental Health Reports,
      9(2), 165–182.
      https://doi.org/10.1007/s40572-022-00342-y
      This peer-reviewed study reviews global evidence on how car-free events affect air pollution levels and public health, with findings that support reduced vehicular traffic as a means to improve urban environmental conditions. The authors also explore limitations and recommendations for future policy design.
      Identifying the amount of urban space occupied by roads. (2021, June 21). EU Urban Mobility Observatory.
      https://urban-mobility-observatory.transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/identifying-amount-urban-space-occupied-roads-2021-06-21_en
      This article examines how much of a city's surface area is allocated to road infrastructure, highlighting the implications for urban planning and sustainability. It underscores the need to reevaluate space usage in cities dominated by car-centric designs.
      Masiol, M., Agostinelli, C., Formenton, G., Tarabotti, E., & Pavoni, B. (2014). Thirteen years of air pollution hourly monitoring in a large city: Potential sources, trends, cycles and effects of car-free days. The Science of the Total Environment, 494–495, 84–96.
      https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.06.122
      Based on over a decade of air quality monitoring, this study analyzes pollution patterns and confirms measurable air quality improvements during car-free days. It offers valuable data for policymakers aiming to implement sustainable transportation strategies.
      Mercier, J. (2009). Equity, social justice, and sustainable urban transportation in the Twenty-First Century. Administrative Theory & Praxis, 31(2), 145–163.
      https://doi.org/10.2753/atp1084-1806310201
      Mercier explores the intersection of transportation planning with equity and social justice, arguing for inclusive policies that consider marginalized communities. The article critiques conventional transportation systems and proposes frameworks for more equitable urban mobility.
      Paris Journée sans Voitures. (2015, October). Soundlandscapes’ Blog.
      https://soundlandscapes.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/paris-journee-sans-voitures/
      This blog post offers a personal narrative and sound-based exploration of Paris's car-free day, capturing the unique urban atmosphere when motor traffic is halted. It complements academic studies with experiential insight into public reactions and sensory transformations.
      Potter, B. (2023, August 10). How the Car Came to LA. Construction Physics.
      https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-the-car-came-to-la
      Potter provides a historical analysis of how Los Angeles developed its car-dominated infrastructure, explaining economic, political, and cultural factors. The article contextualizes current urban form and mobility issues in the city’s past transportation choices.
      Statista. (2025, April 28). Transportation sector CO₂ emissions in the U.S. 1975-2024.
      https://www.statista.com/statistics/1118464/transportation-co2-emissions-in-the-us-energy-consumption/#:~:text=U.S.%20transportation%20sector%20emissions%20from,percent%20of%20the%20global%20total.
      This statistical source charts U.S. transportation-related CO₂ emissions over five decades, illustrating trends and contributing factors. It serves as a key reference for understanding the environmental footprint of vehicular travel.
      The Paris Agreement and uncertainty in the warming from 1850-1900 to recent decades. (n.d.).Copernicus.
      https://climate.copernicus.eu/GCH2023-Paris-Agreement
      This article discusses the scientific assessments underpinning the Paris Agreement targets, focusing on climate change baselines and projected temperature increases. It emphasizes the urgency of reducing emissions, including from transportation, to meet global climate goals.
      UNFCCC. (2025). The Paris Agreement. United Nations Climate Change; United Nations.
      https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement
      This official UN source outlines the framework and commitments of the Paris Agreement,
      aiming to limit global warming through national contributions and mitigation strategies. It provides the international policy context for local climate actions, including transportation
      reform.
      Urry, J., Leach, J. M., Dunn, N., Coulton, C., & Team, L. C. (2017). The little book of car free cities.
      This publication presents a concise guide to envisioning and implementing car-free
      urban environments, supported by case studies and design principles. It advocates for
      reimagined cityscapes that prioritize people, sustainability, and public health over private
      vehicle use.
      15 min
    • 2025 Stories to Save Our Planet trailer

      The United Nations have called climate change the challenge of our generation. A growing body of environmental storytelling is bringing clarity to complicated climate conversations by casting a vision for a better future, and providing compelling, actionable climate change solutions. In this course, students have the opportunity to contribute to that conversation by creating a 10 to 15-minute narrative podcast episode that entertains, challenges, and moves your audience. 

      3 min
    • The Sound of Profit

      Follow Jacob, Miles, and Victor through a story about musical exploitation, globalization, and hope, starting with the creation of Jazz and concluding with the future of Afrobeats. 

       

      Names: Jacob Matlof, Miles C. Selles, and Victor Chen

      Interviewees:

      1. Bolaji Oyedepo 

        2. Bolaji Oyedepo is an Nigerian American musician from Houston, Texas, paving his own way in the modern music industry with the fusion of Afrobeats with hip hop and R&B. He’s known for his primarily afrobeats song “OWO!”.

        1. Viranshi Vira

          2. Viranshi Vira is a student at Case Western University. Raised in Los Angeles, Vira found her love for K-pop during the pandemic and has been fascinated by the industry ever since. However, she’s also aware of the forces that shape the K-pop industry.

          1. Dr. Pheaross Graham - music.stanford.edu/people/pheaross-graham

            2. Dr. Pheaross Graham is a Mellon Fellow at the Stanford Humanities Center and Lecturer in the Department of Music at Stanford University. He is a musicologist and concert pianist with expertise in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Western art and African American music. 

            Research: No research was explicitly cited in the episode. However, the following resources were consulted during the development of the podcast:

            • The Origins of Jazz - Jazz Observer
            • Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’: Big Mama Thornton’s Influence – Rolling Stone
            • Little Richard: I Am Everything Documentary Review – Rolling Stone
            • Studs Terkel Radio Archive - Jazz Topics
            • Forum Discussion on Record Label Hopping in the 50s and 60s
            • Big Mama Thornton – Wikipedia
            • Hound Dog (Song) – Wikipedia
            • WhoSampled - Elvis Presley's ‘Hound Dog’ Covers
            • Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller – Wikipedia
            • Fela Kuti – Wikipedia
            • Fela Kuti Official Website
            • Is K-pop Afrobeats Here to Stay? – JoySauce

              •  

              Music Acknowledgements:

              1. “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton, Youtube 
              2. “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley, Youtube
              3. “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard, Youtube
              4. “Money” by Pink Floyd, Youtube
              5. “Shakara” by Fela Kuti, Youtube
              6. “OWO!” by Bōlají, Provided by Artist, Deezer
              7. “Smart” by Le Sserafim, Youtube
              8. “Dynamite” by BTS, Youtube 
                9. 16 min
              9. Secret Graffiti

                Katie Cheng, Lela Hanson, Reyna Duffy, and Will Yu
                This is a story about a girl named Katie who suddenly discovers that her seemingly
                straight-laced, engineer dad used to lead a secret life as a graffiti artist. Fueled by curiosity and
                wonder, she sets out on a journey to learn more. From exploring hidden graffiti tunnels with
                friends to having an eye-opening conversation with her dad, Katie uncovers surprising truths
                about his past—and gains a new perspective on her own.
                Interviewee:
                Dave Cheng - Katie’s Father
                Dave is a key character in our podcast being the spark that ignited Katie’s personal journey. As a
                product of his environment, Dave turned to graffiti during his teenage years, quickly becoming a
                fairly well-known graffiti artist in San Francisco. Through his graffiti years, we highlight the
                motives behind graffiti and use his story to reflect on the theme of “growing up.”
                Music Acknowledgements:
                From Blue Dot Studios
                ● Order of Entrance
                ● Bauxite
                ● Borough
                ● Small World Reveals
                ● Hardboil
                ● Gene’s Waltz
                ● Lakkalia
                ● Curious Kepler
                ● Mood Unit
                ● One Quiet Conversation
                ● Dorica Theme
                Kevin Macleod
                ● Limit 70
                ● I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh
                Leonard Rosenman
                ● Star Trek IV Opening Titles, via Cpt. Cybernaut on YouTube
                15 min
              10. Vernon vs. Exide: The Fight For Justice
                How can supposedly green initiatives, such as battery recycling, still result in dirty outcomes?
                Community members in Vernon, California, fight to shut down a local battery recycling plant
                because its toxic waste is polluting their air, water, and soil. The company and governmental
                agencies that are supposed to be responsible fail to listen and act, forcing the community to take
                ever more dramatic action. This episode examines their fight for environmental justice and
                highlights the distinction between policy-driven environmentalism and the real-world
                consequences that disproportionately harm minority communities.

                Episode Authors
                Samuel Desai, Alice Heiman, Ian Briski

                Interviews:
                Rossmery Zayas
                Community organizing since the age of 14, Rossmery Zayas is now a South East Los Angeles
                (SELA) Youth Organizer at Communities for a Better Environment (CBE). She works extensively
                in grassroots activism, and has participated in several campaigns, including shutting down the
                toxic battery recycling plant facility owned by Exide Technologies (one of the world’s largest
                producers and distributors of batteries) in Vernon, California. Rossmery Zayas majored in
                Communication Studies and studied at Humboldt State University, East Los Angeles College, and
                Cal State LA.
                Organization link: https://www.cbecal.org/
                Dr. Jenna Forsyth
                Dr. Jenna Forsyth is a research scientist affiliated with the School of Medicine, Woods Institute
                for Environment, and King Center for Global Development at Stanford University. Dr. Forsyth’s
                work addresses the global environmental health problems stemming from contaminants in air,
                water, soil, and food. Her recent work revolves around lead pollution in South Asia, where she
                championed getting lead out of turmeric in Bangladesh.
                Website link: https://jennaforsyth.com/
                Mari Rose Taruc
                Mari Rose Taruc is a Filipino-American artist and activist in Oakland, CA. She has been advancing
                local, state, national, and international environmental justice campaigns for clean air, affordable
                housing, renewable energy, and climate solutions for over 28 years. Before her role at California
                Environmental Justice Alliance (CEJA), she held various environmental justice roles at the
                Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice (SNEEJ) and Asian Pacific
                Environmental Network. Inspired by Hurricane Katrina, she founded a neighborhood group in
                Oakland, where she has lived for over two decades, to fight gentrification, promote affordable
                housing, redefine community safety, and actively engage in elections.
                Website link: https://environmental-professionals-of-color.yale.edu/person/taruc-mari-rose
                 
                 
                References and Further Reading
                ● Barboza, T. (2015, December 21). Story So Far: How a battery recycler contaminated L.A.-
                area homes for decades. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-
                exide-cleanup-story-so-far-20151121-story.html
                ● Barboza, T. (2020, October 16). Court approves abandonment of Exide plant and toxic
                cleanup. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-10-
                16/exide-bankrtuptcy-decision-vernon-cleanup
                ● Briscoe, T. (2024, July 11). Exide site on the verge of getting Superfund designation. Los
                Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-07-11/la-county-
                battery-recycler-on-the-verge-of-becoming-california-next-superfund-site
                ● CA.gov. (2016, November 4). Governor Brown Issues Statement on Paris Climate
                Agreement Milestone | Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from
                https://archive.gov.ca.gov/archive/gov39/2016/11/04/news19592/index.html
                ● California Department of Toxic Substances Control. (October, 2020) The State’s Poor
                Management of the Exide Cleanup Project Has Left Californians at Continued Risk of
                Lead Poisoning. https://information.auditor.ca.gov/pdfs/reports/2020-107.pdf
                ● CDC. (2024, October 31). Exide Contamination Information and Resources. Community
                Stress Resource Center. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from
                https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/community-stress-resource-center/php/resources/exide-
                contamination.html
                ● Communities for a Better Environment. (2021). Exide Technologies. cbecal.org. Retrieved
                March 1, 2025 https://www.cbecal.org/organizing/southern-california/exide/
                ● DTSC.gov. Exide Residential Cleanup. Department of Toxic Substances Control.
                Retrieved March 1, 2025 from https://dtsc.ca.gov/residential-cleanup/
                ● EPA.gov (2024, September 4). EPA Proposes to Add Exide Technologies – Vernon Site to
                Superfund National Priorities List. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from
                https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-add-exide-technologies-vernon-site-
                superfund-national-priorities-list
                ● Exide: A Local Red Line. (2015, December 27). Rossmery’s Blog: My Thoughts Are My
                Own. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from https://rossmeryzayas.wordpress.com/exide-
                technologies/
                ● Justice.gov. (2015, June 23) Exide Technologies Admits Role In Major Hazardous Waste
                Case And Agrees To Permanently Close Battery Recycling Facility In Vernon. Retrieved
                March 1, 2025 https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/exide-technologies-admits-role-
                major-hazardous-waste-case-and-agrees-permanently-close
                ● Johnston, J. E., & Hricko, A. (2017). Industrial Lead Poisoning in Los Angeles: Anatomy of a
                Public Health Failure. Environmental Justice, 10(5), 162–167.
                https://doi.org/10.1089/env.2017.0019
                ● Johnston, J. E., Lopez, mark, Gribble, M. O., Gutschow, W., Austin, C., & Arora, M. (2019). A
                Collaborative Approach to Assess Legacy Pollution in Communities Near a Lead–Acid
                Battery Smelter: The “Truth Fairy” Project. Health Education & Behavior, 46(1_suppl),
                71S80S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1090198119859406
                ● Osgood, Brian. (2021, March 29). “I felt I killed my children”: lead poisons California
                community – and fills kids’ teeth. The Guardian; The Guardian.
                https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/29/i-felt-i-killed-my-children-lead-
                poisons-california-community-and-fills-kids-teeth
                ● Pearce, F. (2020b, November 2). Getting the lead out: Why battery recycling is a global
                health hazard. Yale E360. https://e360.yale.edu/features/getting-the-lead-out-why-
                battery-recycling-is-a-global-health-hazard
                ● Peterson, M. (2015, November 19). City of Industry battery recycler ordered to test for
                lead pollution. LAist. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from https://laist.com/news/kpcc-
                archive/second-la-area-battery-recycler-ordered-to-test-fo
                ● Rossmery’s Blog: My Thoughts Are My Own. (2020). Rossmery’s Blog: My Thoughts Are
                My Own. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from https://rossmeryzayas.wordpress.com/.
                ● Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Coorperation (SEC). (April, 2013).
                Hazardous Trade? An Examination of US-generated Spent Lead-acid Battery Exports and
                Secondary Lead Recycling in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Retrieved from
                https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/ToxicWaste/RightToInform
                ation/OccupationalKnowledgeInternational1.pdf
                ● Wani, A. L., Ara, A., & Usmani, J. A. (2015). Lead toxicity: a review. Interdisciplinary
                Toxicology, 8(2), 55–64. https://doi.org/10.1515/intox-2015-0009
                ● WHO. (2022, October 23). Almost 1 million people die every year due to lead poisoning,
                with more children suffering long-term health effects. WHO.int; World Health
                Organization. Retrieved March 1, 2025 from https://www.who.int/news/item/23-10-2022-
                almost-1-million-people-die-every-year-due-to-lead-poisoning--with-more-children-
                suffering-long-term-health-effects
                ● WHO. (2024, September 27). Lead poisoning. WHO.int; World Health Organization.
                Retrieved March 1, 2025 from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lead-
                poisoning-and-health
                ● Zhang, W., Yang, J., Wu, X., Hu, Y., Yu, W., Wang, J., Dong, J., Li, M., Liang, S., Hu, J., & Kumar,
                R. V. (2016). A critical review on secondary lead recycling technology and its prospect.
                Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 61, 108–122.
                https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.03.046
                Music & Sound Effect Acknowledgements
                Apollo Diedre by Glass Obelisk – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/053f9cb5-6de4-
                4ad5-b19b-fe95a9dea2d8
                Bauxite by Little Rock – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/0913ed0f-a4e5-40b0-a5f4-
                d3c5c9a710a1
                Dusting by Confectionery – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/f4c234dc-fe87-4f11-97db-
                5a2fa46e0bd9
                Careless Morning by Glacier Quartet - Araby –
                https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/1c0df374-b3b6-493c-b93d-ff3fa4a4f4c6
                Tin Cavalry by Grey Acres – http://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/90ee05fd-ef4b-4b33-
                a590-5dfd2a8d5008
                Taoudella by Azalai – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/001d2cf8-739c-41e2-adaf-
                f754d7760c5a
                Within the Garden Walls by Muridae – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/09f1e1b7-
                553b-46d2-b33e-2c6a2c815276
                Palms Down by Confectionery – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/0a04abf4-66d2-404c-
                812c-38ea756030ed
                Vernouillet by The Sweet Hots – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/0dc44a1a-14fd-4326-
                9a20-991eb1ed50e1
                Spunker by Sticker Sheet – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/06e7395e-9df5-49d3-
                b357-a00aacac44f5
                Silurian by Mortem Obire – https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/ef16d39b-8b96-47a2-
                8966-af41c151d334
                Teenage Crowd by BBC Sound Effects – https://sound-
                effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07047053
                Applause by BBC Sound Effect – https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07073016
                Boxing Bell Sound FX by Ryan Lloyd, Youtube –
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvvTacquttk
                Airplane Aircraft Takeoff by Cryptowista, Pixabay – https://pixabay.com/sound-
                effects/airplane-aircraft-take-off-121949/
                 
                Plugins and DAW
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