The Planet Today

The EPA cracks down on PFAS, Earth will likely reach a critical climate threshold, & more!


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Matt and Nick talk about the EPA’s move to limit PFAS in drinking water for the first time ever (EPA To Limit PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water | Time),Earth projected to reach a critical climate threshold within the next decade unless immediate action taken (World on 'thin ice' as UN climate report gives stark warning | AP News),The Green Climate Fund approving financing for Herencia Colombia (https://www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/green-climate-fund-approves-financing-for-herencia-colombia),A tick-borne illness on the rise as temperatures warm (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/16/health/babesiosis-tick-disease-northeast.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesscience),Earlier and longer annual allergy seasons (Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer. Here's how to manage the pollen onslaught | CNN),And Albania has established Europe’s first wild river national park (‘Historic moment’ for nature as Europe’s first wild river national park announced in Albania | Rivers | The Guardian)! Make sure to check out our sponsor for today’s episode at Vala Alta and use promo code “TPT” for 15% off.

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The Planet TodayBy Matt Norden and Nick Gennusa

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