The Sweaty Penguin

The Sweaty Penguin

By Ethan BrownScienceNature
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The Sweaty Penguin episodes

  • 2. Lawn Pesticides
    We often hear “pesticides are safe” or “pesticides are toxic,” but in reality, it’s not that simple. We’ll discuss the impacts of various lawn pesticides on public health and the environment, what improvements could be made from a policy perspective, and how you can safely control weeds and insects on your lawn. We’re joined by Ben Brod (University of Connecticut), Spencer Brown (Quinnipiac University), and special guest Christopher Brown: CEO and Co-Founder of Teed & Brown Lawn Care.
    43 min
  • 1. Traffic

    Not only does traffic contribute to climate change, but it costs the average American $1,377 per year in lost time. We’ll break down the issue, and debate some possible solutions like mass transit renovations, bike sharing, congestion pricing, and smaller market-based mechanisms. We’re joined by Christian Alberga (Williams College), Matt Grottkau (Washington University), and special guest Dr. Cutler Cleveland: Professor of Earth & Environment at Boston University and Associate Director of the BU Institute for Sustainable Energy.

    51 min

About The Sweaty Penguin

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Sometimes, climate change IS a laughing matter. From 2020-2024, The Sweaty Penguin podcast cut through the noise and doom-and-gloom of climate discourse with late-night-comedy-style monologues and in-depth interviews with leading scientific experts. Its nonpartisan approach made environmental issues more accessible, nuanced, and fun.