Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHealthy Living Healthy Planet Radio, with weekly broadcasts on iHeart talk radio.. KFXR1190AM at 3 p.m. Saturdays, is about more than just the environment. It’s more than just healthy living. Host Bernice Butler and featured guests examine topics and explore the inextricable relationship between your health and the health of our planet. Each one-hour program goes beyond the headlines to explore how myriad environmental issues we face today—climate change, plastic pollution, renewable energy, water, food justice and more—affect and influence the health and wellbeing of each and every one of us. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
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EP 180 - Food Production: Intersection of Environment and Economics
July 16, 2023 02:59 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFood production is inseparable from the environment and vital for survival. While the food system has successfully met population growth and reduced prices, there are significant trade-offs. The global food system imposes high environmental and health costs, including emissions, pollution, biodiversity loss, foodborne diseases, and malnutrition. The value of global agricultural production is over $5 trillion, but the food system generates 2 to 5 times more value through activities like tran...
EP 180 - Food Production - Agriculture - Land Use
July 16, 2023 02:59 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFood Production - Agriculture - Land Use --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 179 - Food Production - Agriculture - Land Use
July 09, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBFood Production - Agriculture - Land Use --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 179 - Food Production, Agriculture and Land use – Food Production: Challenges to Environment & Health
July 09, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBIn today's interview, we explore the world of food production, agriculture, and land use, with a focus on their environmental and health impacts. Throughout history, wild habitats have given way to agricultural land, which now accounts for half of the world's habitable land. This shift has led to a reduction in wilderness, posing a threat to biodiversity. Agriculture plays a crucial role in feeding our growing population, but it also has significant consequences. Food production has a prof...
EP 178 - Food Production - Agriculture - Land Use
July 02, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBFood Production - Agriculture - Land Use --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 178 - Food Production, Agriculture & Land Use - Agriculture, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Hopeful
July 02, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAlthough fundamental to our lives, food production and agriculture often go unnoticed in our daily conversations. It's time to shed light on the intricate processes and decisions involved in bringing food from the farm to our plates. Understanding why these topics matter to each of us is essential. Food production, agriculture, and land use have far-reaching consequences for our well-being and the ecosystems we rely on. In this episode, we delve into these critical topics to explore their c...
EP 177 - Chemicals, Hazardous & Toxic Substances – Effects on Environment of Toxic Substances we Use and put into It
June 26, 2023 15:54 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBToday we delve into the critical issue of environmental toxins and their effects on human health. We have the privilege of speaking with a distinguished scientist and a renowned doctor, both experts in their respective fields. Together, we aim to shed light on the increasing concerns surrounding environmental toxins and the profound implications they have for individuals and society as a whole. In our modern world, the escalating effects of environmental toxins have become a cause for alarm...
EP 176 - Hazardous Chemicals & Toxic Substances
June 11, 2023 03:59 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBHazardous Chemicals & Toxic Substances --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 176 - Chemicals, Hazardous & Toxic Substances – Effects on Environment of Toxic Substances we Use and put into It
June 11, 2023 03:59 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe impact of toxic substances on our health and the environment is a critical issue that often goes unnoticed in our fast-paced lives. It's time to shed light on the profound effects of these substances and the importance of understanding their risks. From radon in basements to lead in drinking water, and exhaust from cars to chemicals released from landfills, toxic substances can have detrimental effects on our well-being. By raising awareness and taking steps to reduce our exposure, we ca...
EP 176 - Chemicals Hazardous & Toxic Substances
June 11, 2023 03:59 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBChemicals Hazardous & Toxic Substances --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 175 -Celebrating World Environment Day: An Interview with the United Nations Environment Programme
June 04, 2023 02:59 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBToday we have the privilege of exploring and unpacking the significance in our everyday lives of World Environment Day. Developed and fostered by the United Nations and their United Nations Environment Programme, World Environment Day addresses how the state of our environment directly impacts our lives and the lives of future generations; it shows individuals how they can contribute to the broader global efforts to address pressing environmental challenges and be a part of a collective mov...
EP 175 - World Environment Day
June 04, 2023 02:59 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBWorld Environment Day --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 174 - Cities, Built Environment , Infrastructure and Nature: Infrastructure : How it affect Health of Environment and Our Health
May 28, 2023 02:59 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThe United States is grappling with the issue of outdated and aging infrastructure, which poses a challenge for cities across the country. Infrastructure, which encompasses various elements such as roads, bridges, buildings, water, parks and energy, serves as the foundation that enables society to function effectively. It plays a crucial role in powering businesses, connecting workers to their jobs, and protecting the nation from the effects of climate change. Reports from organizations lik...
EP 174 - Cities - Built Environment - Infrastucture
May 28, 2023 02:59 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBCities - Built Environment - Infrastucture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 173 - Cities, Built Environment, Infrastructure & Nature - Trees, Tree Canopies, Urban Nature Spaces vs Houses, Roads & Farms
May 21, 2023 03:59 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBAmidst the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it is essential to pause and appreciate the vital role nature plays in our overall well-being. One element of nature that often goes unnoticed but holds tremendous significance is the tree canopy. Stretching overhead like an intricate living tapestry, the tree canopy provides numerous benefits, from environmental sustainability to mental and physical health improvements. And, tree canopies also make up Forests, which are an important part of ...
EP 172 - Indoor Environment: How it gets that Way & How it Affects your Health & Wellbeing
May 14, 2023 03:59 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThe indoor environment plays a crucial role in our health and well-being, but many of us are unaware of the factors that affect its quality and how they can impact us. Understanding these factors is essential for leading a healthier and happier life. Today, we will focus on the various elements that influence indoor air quality. Indoor environments have a significant impact on our health, productivity, and overall well-being. Exposure to indoor air pollutants, toxins, and microbes can incr...
EP 171 - Healthy Cities, Healthy People Intersection with Built environment: Effects on Natural Environment – Wildlife and Climate Change
May 12, 2023 10:09 - 49 minutes - 46 MBThe built environment refers to all the human-made physical spaces that we inhabit, such as our homes, workplaces, and recreational areas. It has a significant impact on our health, as it influences land use, waste disposal, and natural resource consumption. The built environment includes buildings, public spaces, utilities, roads, and other infrastructure, all of which can expose us to pollutants and limit access to physical activity, transportation, and social interactions, affecting our ...
EP 170 - Earth Day Month: How Individuals are taking Action to Move things Forward For the Planet
May 01, 2023 15:12 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like if we celebrated Earth Day every day? What if we made small changes in our daily lives to protect and preserve our planet? Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd, and it serves as a reminder to us all to take care of our planet. However, this year, let's take it a step further and make Earth Day every day. We all talk about the importance of protecting our planet, but are we actually doing anything about it? It's time to take acti...
EP 170 - EarthDay 2023
May 01, 2023 15:12 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBEarthDay 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 169 - Earth Day; Investing in Our Planet–How does Investing in our Planet look To and For Future Generations
April 23, 2023 04:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBInvesting in the planet today means ensuring a better future for future generations. This investment includes transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing waste and recycling, protecting biodiversity, investing in sustainable agriculture, and investing in environmental education. The U.S. Congress has passed landmark bills to curb carbon emissions and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, providing an opportunity to make big, bold moves for the planet and our future. If...
EP 169 - EarthDay 2023
April 23, 2023 04:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBEarthDay 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 168 - Earth Month: Investing in Our – How does this look Environmentally?
April 16, 2023 02:59 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOur planet is facing a lot of environmental challenges, from climate change to pollution to deforestation. And it's up to us to take care of it. But how much do we need to invest to ensure a healthy environment for future generations? Well, it's not a straightforward answer. It depends on various factors, like the severity of environmental issues, economic development, and political will. But some estimates suggest it could be in the trillions of dollars. One of the biggest environmental ...
EP 168 - EarthDay 2023
April 16, 2023 02:59 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEarthDay 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 167 - EarthDay 2023
April 09, 2023 02:59 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBEarthDay 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 167 - Earth Day: Investing in our Planet–WHAT does investing the planet look like Economically
April 09, 2023 02:59 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBInvesting in our planet has become increasingly important in recent years as the effects of climate change and environmental degradation become more apparent. But what does investing in our planet look like economically? How can it benefit the economy as well as the environment. Investing in the planet involves making economic decisions that prioritize environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Investing in our planet can result in long-term economic growth. Investment in rene...
EP 166 - EarthDay 2023
April 02, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBEarthDay 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 166 - How can Earths Primary Investor ( the Human Population) Best help the Planet
April 02, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBApril has now become synonymous with Earth Day - the entire month not just the day of Earth Day – which is always April 22 – It officially marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement started in 1970. Though is not an official, federally recognized Holiday, it is a federally- responsive movement = was instigated by the people, from the ground up = and most environmental accomplishments today still are ultimately - and after a very long slog still instigated by o...
EP 165 - Oceans & Waters
March 26, 2023 02:59 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOceans & Waters --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 165 - Oceans & Waters: Groundwater Pollution and Water Conservation
March 26, 2023 02:59 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBClean water is essential for our health and protection of the environment. We have talked about Oceans/Urban waterways, now we want to talk about those in between waters -that all of us come into contact with constantly all day, everyday. Groundwater and tap-water, or public water supply. Clean, fresh water is a limited resource. With all the severe droughts happening in the world, the limited supply of fresh water is becoming one of our most precious resources. Every person on earth need...
EP 164 - Oceans & Waters: Urban Waters and Waterways -More important now than ever
March 19, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBCities share one key characteristic: they're full of people, buildings and businesses. Because everyone shares the same relative space, air and water, environmental impacts are concentrated in smaller areas, including waterways. Urban waters and urban waterways are some of the most important elements of any city or urban environment. Without these freshwater resources, cities would be unable to sustain growth. As the world's population continues to grow, urban areas are becoming increasing...
EP 164 - Oceans & Waters
March 19, 2023 02:59 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBOceans & Waters --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 163 - 2022 The Lancet Countdown Report on Health & Climate Change
March 17, 2023 02:16 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThis Report is something that in and of itself is so very important to how we navigate our everyday lives in their era of Climate Change repercussions, both now and in the near future – it is at the very heart and essence of Healthy Living Healthy Planet radio & our mission to help you explore and understand the unbreakable relationship between your health and the health of the planet – and unpacking and exploring it helps us meet our goal of being responsible explainers in chief. This rep...
EP 163 - Lancet Report 2022
March 17, 2023 02:16 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBLancet Report 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 162 - Oceans & Waters
March 05, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBOceans & Waters --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 162 - The Problem with our Oceans & Water-borne Health Impacts
March 05, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBOur oceans, plentiful and majestic as they appear, are under grave threat from human activities. From plastic pollution to algal blooms, our oceanic environments are suffering from a variety of environmental and health challenges. Our actions in regards to the ocean can have profound impacts on human health directly and indirectly. It is becoming increasingly clear that changes in the climate, resulting from global warming, are having a detrimental effect on our oceans and its inhabitants. ...
EP 161 - Energy Production and Consumption
February 26, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBEnergy Production and Consumption --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 161 - Energy Production an Consumption: Why are we in an Energy Crisis ~ Environment & Health Impacts
February 26, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThe energy crisis is here! Demand for energy has been growing faster than supply and this has caused a rise in prices, plus increased use of non-renewable sources. It affects all of us, from individuals to businesses to governments. Population growth, climate change, technology advances and even political conflicts have added to the problem. Natural disasters like earthquakes can also disrupt production and affect our energy supplies. This crisis can be costly for everyone - people get hit w...
EP 160 - Energy Production & Consumption-: Health Impacts of our current Fossil-fuel Dominated Economy
February 19, 2023 03:59 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFrom the electricity that lights your home to the car you drive to work, modern life has relied on fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas (in 2019 est approx. 75%)But burning them not only creates climate change, it releases pollutants that lead to early death, heart attacks, respiratory disorders, stroke, exacerbation of asthma and absenteeism at school and work. The World Health Organization estimated that approximately 7 million premature deaths were associated with air pollution i...
EP 160 - Energy Production and Consumption
February 19, 2023 03:59 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBEnergy Production and Consumption --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 159 - Energy Production & Consumption- Where are we now on the Road to Becoming a Renewable Energy Society
February 13, 2023 14:52 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBWe’ve all heard the latest news on renewable energy and how it can benefit our planet. But where exactly are we when it comes to transitioning towards a fully renewable energy society? Today, we’ll take a look at what progress has been made and what steps still need to be taken in order to make sure we develop a sustainable future. Why should we care about how and when we’re transitioning to renewable energy? Renewable energies help reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate chang...
EP 159 - Energy Production and Consumption
February 13, 2023 14:52 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBEnergy Production and Consumption --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 158 - Plastics & Plastic Pollution: How Plastics & Plastics Pollution is Impacting Our Health
January 29, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBPlastics are one of the most widely used materials, yet they can have a damaging impact on our environment and human health. According to recent studies. Since 1950, about 7 billion tons of plastics have been produced worldwide, 9% and 12% of which have been recycled and incinerated, respectively. Human population increase and consistent demand for plastics and plastic products are responsible for continuous increase in the production of plastics, generation of plastic waste and its accompa...
EP 158 - Plastic Pollution
January 29, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBPlastic Pollution --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 157 - Plastics & Plastic Pollution – How & Why Plastic Pollution is a Climate Change issue
January 22, 2023 03:59 - 49 minutes - 46 MBAs we go about our daily lives and use and throw away many different kinds of plastics, we don’t know or think about how plastics and plastic pollution affect our environment and our health. Plastic fills our dumps, homes and oceans. Plastic debris is found absolutely everywhere, from the Arctic to Antarctica. It clogs street drains in our cities; it litters campgrounds and national parks. The amount of plastic waste that is not recycled is a major environmental issue. Plastic pollution a...
EP 157 - Plastic Pollution
January 22, 2023 03:59 - 49 minutes - 46 MBPlastic Pollution --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 156 - Plastics & Plastic Pollution – What’s so Bad about Plastics and Why Doesn’t Everybody know about it?
January 15, 2023 02:59 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBConsider the amount of plastic you put into the trash or recycling on a typical day. There's the lid to your coffee cup, and perhaps a bag from a newspaper. There's the wrapper from a granola bar, a yogurt container, a salad clamshell, and the plentiful packaging from inside a box that arrived in the mail. Many of these plastic items are useful and convenient, but they also come with a high environmental cost. In 2021, global trash generation was approx. 400 million tons, with the U.S. gene...
EP 156 - Plastic Pollution
January 15, 2023 02:59 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBPlastic Pollution --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 155 - The Road from COP 27 – Where do we Go From Here & Why Does it Matter?
January 08, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAbout COP 27, ( the Conference of the Parties), President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt where it was held this past year, said, I deeply believe that COP27 is an opportunity to showcase unity against an existential threat that we can only overcome through concerted action and effective implementation. The hosting of COP27 in the green city of Sharm El-Sheikh in November, marked the 30th anniversary of this United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In the thirty years since, th...
EP 154 - Waste & Waste Management – Toxic & E-waste
December 25, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBSimply defined, a hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from many sources, ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to the batteries we use each day and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids gases, and sludges. While e-waste is not technically defined as a hazardous waste,-because it can be reused and recycled - is it none the less hazar...
EP 154 - Waste Management
December 25, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBWaste Management --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support