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 122 - Earth Day 2022 - Climate Change
May 09, 2022 20:41 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBInvest in our Planet, Invest in yourself or should we say, invest in your own health/healthcare as our health tis inextricably linked to climate change. Yes, evidence over the past 20 years definitely indicates that climate change can be associated with adverse health outcomes. It is good to see the increasing numbers of increasingly loud doctors and other healthcare professions speaking out and trying to educate the public on these impacts. Many health professionals and their respective org...
EP 123 - Cities - Built Environments - Infrastructure
May 09, 2022 14:34 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBHow does Infrastructure affect the health of environment? Our health Infrastructure is the physical foundation. The facilities and structures of what our society needs to operate includes roads, highways, buildings, bridges, water, and energy. Cities around the United States are dealing without dated and aging infrastructure. As a country, we all experience and know we must now invest in infrastructure for a better future, and we must do so environmentally responsibly and equitably. We are s...
EP 121 - Earth Day 2022 - Air Quality and your Lung Health
April 25, 2022 11:27 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBThis Episode we continue our April discussion and it's theme, Earth Day 2022 - Investing in our planet, with our guest from the American Lung Association, Laura Kate Bender. We explore the importance of investing in our planet for better lung health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP 120 - Earth Day 2022 - Invest In Our Planet
April 17, 2022 20:20 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBApril has become synonymous with Earth Day. The entire month, not just the day of Earth Day. The theme of Earth Day 2022 is Invest in our Planet. Here to discuss the best ways to invest in our planet is Michael Fletcher, CEO od Earth X. One of the most accomplished and impactful organization in the country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
EP -120 - Earth Day 2022 - Invest In Our Planet
April 17, 2022 20:20 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBApril has become synonymous with Earth Day. The entire month, not just the day of Earth Day. The theme of Earth Day 2022 is Invest in our Planet. Here to discuss the best ways to invest in our planet is Michael Fletcher, CEO od Earth X. One of the most accomplished and impactful organization in the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
Episode 119 - Energy: The Electric Vehicle Transition
April 11, 2022 11:02 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBGeneral Motors has made the pledge to make only electric vehicles by 2035. The United States faces a rather daunting task as we seriously begin moving toward weaning our economy off fossil fuels. Despite various challenges, the U.S. finds itself at a promising turning point, with new economic, social and political forces driving a key aspect of the decarbonization of the economy and the electrification of cars and trucks. Like the move from horse drawn carriages to contraptions powered b...
EP 119 - Energy: The Electric Vehicle Transition
April 11, 2022 11:02 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBGeneral Motors has made the pledge to make only electric vehicles by 2035. The United States faces a rather daunting task as we seriously begin moving toward weaning our economy off fossil fuels. Despite various challenges, the U.S. finds itself at a promising turning point, with new economic, social and political forces driving a key aspect of the decarbonization of the economy and the electrification of cars and trucks. Like the move from horse drawn carriages to contraptions powered b...
Episode 118 - Earth Day 2022: Invest in the Planet
April 06, 2022 16:25 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBApril has become synonymous with Earth Day. The entire month not just the day of earth day. The theme of Earth Day 2022 is Invest in our Planet. Here to discuss the best ways to invest in our planet are some folks from some of our most accomplished and impactful organizations in the country. They are all nonprofit organizations that operates independently of any government, or NGOs. And they care deeply and act intentionally on behalf of our Planet Earth. Glenn Hurowitz, the founder and CE...
EP 118 - Earth Day 2022: Invest in the Planet
April 06, 2022 16:25 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBApril has become synonymous with Earth Day. The entire month not just the day of earth day. The theme of Earth Day 2022 is Invest in our Planet. Here to discuss the best ways to invest in our planet are some folks from some of our most accomplished and impactful organizations in the country. They are all nonprofit organizations that operates independently of any government, or NGOs. And they care deeply and act intentionally on behalf of our Planet Earth. Glenn Hurowitz, the founder and CE...
Episode 117 - Oceans & Waters: Groundwater Pollution & Conservation
April 04, 2022 16:38 - 47 minutes - 44 MBWe continue our Oceans/Urban waterways series with those in between waters that all of us come into contact with constantly all day, everyday. Groundwater and public utilities water. Groundwater will normally look clear and clean because the ground naturally filters out particulate matter. However, human induced chemicals can be found in groundwater. Industrial discharges, urban activities, agriculture and disposal of waste all can affect groundwater quality. Why do we need to save or con...
EP 117 - Oceans & Waters: Groundwater Pollution & Conservation
April 04, 2022 16:38 - 47 minutes - 44 MBWe continue our Oceans/Urban waterways series with those in between waters that all of us come into contact with constantly all day, everyday. Groundwater and public utilities water. Groundwater will normally look clear and clean because the ground naturally filters out particulate matter. However, human induced chemicals can be found in groundwater. Industrial discharges, urban activities, agriculture and disposal of waste all can affect groundwater quality. Why do we need to save or con...
Episode 116 - Urban Waters/Waterways
April 02, 2022 03:45 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBUrban waterways, also known as living streams or urban streams are waterways that pass through an urban area or receive storm water runoff from an urbanized catchment. They play a key role in liveable cities by sustaining plants and animals, providing social and cultural connection and supporting economic development through tourism and agriculture. The health of urban waterways is heavily influenced by urbanisation. Vegetation clearing, road and building construction and polluting activiti...
EP 116 - Urban Waters/Waterways
April 02, 2022 03:45 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBUrban waterways, also known as living streams or urban streams are waterways that pass through an urban area or receive storm water runoff from an urbanized catchment. They play a key role in liveable cities by sustaining plants and animals, providing social and cultural connection and supporting economic development through tourism and agriculture. The health of urban waterways is heavily influenced by urbanisation. Vegetation clearing, road and building construction and polluting activiti...
Episode 115 - Oceans
March 31, 2022 03:40 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this new series, we focus on the connection between the health of the ocean and the health of the planet. The oceans can affect our health in many ways. They contain many types of microscopic organisms, some of which produce toxins when conditions are right. Eating the contaminated seafood may cause serious illness. Harmful algal blooms are unsafe to touch or swallow, and they can produce airborne toxins that cause health problems when inhaled. Lest we not forget to briefly mention the p...
EP 115 - Oceans
March 31, 2022 03:40 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this new series, we focus on the connection between the health of the ocean and the health of the planet. The oceans can affect our health in many ways. They contain many types of microscopic organisms, some of which produce toxins when conditions are right. Eating the contaminated seafood may cause serious illness. Harmful algal blooms are unsafe to touch or swallow, and they can produce airborne toxins that cause health problems when inhaled. Lest we not forget to briefly mention the p...
Episode - Encore - What is our Water Doing to Our Health?
March 21, 2022 01:23 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThere is a growing awareness of global forces that threaten human health via the water environment. A better understanding of the dynamic between human health and the water environment enables us to better predict and get in front of the significant driving forces and develop effective strategies for coping with or preventing them. There are many driving forces including population growth,agriculture, infrastructure and climate change.. While Water covers about 70% Earth's surface, there is...
Episode 114 - Clean energy part 2
March 18, 2022 03:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFossil fuel production and combustion is a major driver of climate change and can also directly affect our health. Why it Matters: From 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. But burning them has a major impact on climate change, air quality, and public health. Dr. Gavin Dillingham and Emma Searson discuss the environmental and health impacts of fossil fuels and will the shift to renewable e...
EP 114 - Clean energy part 2
March 18, 2022 03:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFossil fuel production and combustion is a major driver of climate change and can also directly affect our health. Why it Matters: From 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. But burning them has a major impact on climate change, air quality, and public health. Dr. Gavin Dillingham and Emma Searson discuss the environmental and health impacts of fossil fuels and will the shift to renewable e...
EP 113 - COP26
March 17, 2022 03:35 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThe climate summit in Glasgow saw the planet take major steps towards addressing the climate crisis but stumble attempting the giant leap needed to limit warming. The two week conference brought together diplomats from nearly 200 nations to refine the details of the Paris Agreement, to keep alive the hope of limiting human caused global warming. to 1.5 degrees Dr. Jonathan Harris discusses what we accomplished at COP 26 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
Episode 113 - COP26
March 17, 2022 03:35 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBThe climate summit in Glasgow saw the planet take major steps towards addressing the climate crisis but stumble attempting the giant leap needed to limit warming. The two week conference brought together diplomats from nearly 200 nations to refine the details of the Paris Agreement, to keep alive the hope of limiting human caused global warming. to 1.5 degrees Dr. Jonathan Harris discusses what we accomplished at COP 26 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
EP 112 - Clean Energy part 1
March 17, 2022 03:25 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBFossil fuel production and combustion is a major driver of climate change and can also directly affect our health. Why it Matters: From 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. But burning them has a major impact on climate change, air quality, and public health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 112 - Clean Energy part 1
March 17, 2022 03:25 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBFossil fuel production and combustion is a major driver of climate change and can also directly affect our health. Why it Matters: From 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. But burning them has a major impact on climate change, air quality, and public health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthy-radio/support
Episode 111: Hazardous Waste, Drug & Chemical Disposal
January 29, 2022 14:32 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBEpisode 111: Hazardous Waste, Drug & Chemical Disposal Hazardous, toxic waste is the potentially dangerous byproduct of a wide range of activities that are required for our everyday living-including manufacturing, farming, water treatment systems, construction, automotive garages, laboratories, hospitals, and other industries, and from many of the items we use all the time everyday. Toxic waste can harm people, animals, and plants, whether it ends up in the ground, in streams, or even in t...
Episode 109 - Environmental Effects of our Consumption-based culture and its Waste Generation
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBFeaturing Brian Roe from Ohio State University and Melissa Pflugh Prescott from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Brian Roe lists the different types of waste typically found in a landfill. Brian also shares the harmful effects of food waste, over consumption, and more. Melissa Pflugh Prescott talks about food waste and how difficult cultures around the world view food in modern society. Melissa also explains how food waste is directly affecting climate change. Bernice Butler, ...
Episode 108 - Forever Plastics and Challenges with Plastic Replacements
January 04, 2022 02:23 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBFeatures Dianna Cohen of the Plastic Pollution Coalition and Rainer Lohmann from the University of Rhode Island. Rainer Lohmann defines forever plastics and explains the unintended consequences of chemicals that cannot break down. Dianna Cohen talks about the Plastic Pollution Coalition and their efforts to move to closer a world free of plastic pollution. Bernice, Rainer, and Dianna also review helpful, harmful, and misleading plastic alternatives to help listeners drive solutions in an ...
Episode 107 - Plastic Pollution: Effects or Our Waterways, Food Chain, and Waste System
December 22, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBFeatures Maria Westerbos from the Plastic Soup Foundation and Hans Peter from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Maria Westerbos talks about the impetus of the Plastic Soup Foundation and defines the multiple layers and harrowing meaning of the term, “Plastic Soup”. Hans Peter Arp explains nano-plastics and the surprising, unknown ways the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the plastic pollution crisis. Bernice, Peter, and Maria also discuss unknown plastic chemicals, so...
Episode 106 - Plastic: Endocrine System, Hormones, and Reproductive Health
December 16, 2021 01:30 - 49 minutes - 46 MBFeatures Michael Green from the Center for Environmental Health and Tracey Woodruff from the University of San Francisco. Michael Green shares his passion for environmental advocacy and the CEH’s efforts to drive large companies towards plastic solutions. Michael also explains how a lack of progress contributes to climate change. Tracey Woodruff talks about harmful plastic chemicals such as “phthalates”, and their long term effects on our hormones, endocrine system, and reproductive system...
Episode 105 - What is Plastic Pollution? How Did We Get Here?
December 10, 2021 05:13 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFeatures Jim Puckett of the Basel Action Network. Jim Puckett explains the severity of the plastic pollution crisis, its global and economic impact on the environment, toxic additives, and takeaways to help drive solutions. Jim also talks about the Basel Action Network and its efforts towards a clean environment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 104 - Extreme Cold and Cold Snaps
November 29, 2021 22:33 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBFeatures Judah Cohen from Atmospheric and Environmental Research, as well as Lyn McCright and Teresa Walding from Advanced Nurse Coaching. Judah Cohen gives an overview of how to determine extreme cold and talks about the regional aspects of climate and weather related risks. Cohen also educates listeners on polar vortexes. Lyn McCright and Teresa Walding discuss the heath aspects of extreme cold and how resiliency is important; both physically and mentally. --- Support this podcast: ht...
Episode 103 - Flooding, Hurricanes, and Storms
November 22, 2021 16:26 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBFeatures Shana Udvardy from the Union of Concerned Scientists and Laura Lightbody from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Shana Udvardy helps to differentiate a hurricane from a heavy storm and explains each hurricane category. Shana also informs listeners on the progress from NOAH’s rainfall measuring, modeling, and ranking systems, and more. Laura Lightbody talks about Pew’s Flood-Prepared Communities Initiative, discusses the regional affects of flood events, and enlightens listeners on how flo...
Episode 102 - Wildfires and Drought
November 16, 2021 01:19 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBFeatures Jay Balagna from the Rand Corporation, Jim Whittington from Incident Services, and Kristina Dahl from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Jay Balagna talks about the climate causes and effects of wildfires and how it impacts rural and urban areas. Jay also shares his experiences with the California Wildfires. Jim Whittington enlightens listeners on how often wildfires are human caused, weather conditions, as well as the difficulties for firefighters in regards to prevention and hea...
Episode 101 - Extreme Weather Events: Extreme Heat
November 08, 2021 22:17 - 49 minutes - 46 MBFeatures John Nielsen-Gammon, Jaime Madrigano, and Laurence Kalkstein. John Nielsen-Gammon defines extreme heat from a meteorological perspective and explains underlying causes of extreme heat. John also discusses local solutions, like dedicated green spaces and more. Jaime Madrigano talks about the broad public health impacts of extreme heat and how consistencies in extreme heat can be associated with cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, reproductive health, and more. Laurence Ka...
Episode 100 - The Road to COP26 + Climate Change from a Kids Perspective
November 01, 2021 17:25 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this special episode of Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio, host Bernice Butler takes a deep dive into COP26. This COP26 is the UN Climate Change Conference, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. The summit will bring parties together to drive action towards the goals of combatting Climate Change, in accordance with the Paris Agreement. All countries will come together to inspire climate action ahead of COP26 by a legally binding agreement and allocation of funds. Later in broadcast, Ber...
Episode 99 - Climate Change and our Health
October 25, 2021 20:49 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBFeatures Dr. Brita Lundberg of Lundberg Health Advocates. Dr. Lundberg talks about the growing involvement in physician led organizations such as Physicians for Social Responsibility, specifically the Greater Boston Chapter. Host Bernice Butler and Dr. Lundberg also discuss the five different ways climate change affects our health, including air pollution, vector borne diseases, water impacts, and many more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio...
Episode 98 - The Economics of Climate Change
October 19, 2021 17:24 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBFeatures Dr. Jonathan M. Harris, Visiting Scholar at the Tufts University Global Development and Environment Institute and Dr. Richard S.J. Tol, Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Sussex. Dr. Harris draws the distinction between climate change and global warming, a common misconception and barrier that prevents forward moving dialogue. Dr. Harris also explains the processes that cause global warming, and how that in turn effects climate change. Dr. Tol discusses social...
Episode 97 - Environmental Justice and Social Equity: The Environmental Burden on our Children
September 30, 2021 18:52 - 48 minutes - 45 MBFeatures Sean McCabe from Project Dryad. Climate Policy Specialist Sean McCabe informs listeners about the Children’s Environmental Rights Initiative and their efforts to prevent polluting substances and other negative impacts that effects the youth’s environmental health. Sean and host Bernice Butler also talk about the importance of protecting human rights in the transition to renewable energy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 96 - Environmental Justice and Social Equity: The Economics of Environmental Justice
September 20, 2021 19:52 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBFeatures Sheila R. Foster, Professor of Urban Law and Policy at Georgetown. Professor Sheila Foster identifies the major sources of environmental justice issues and concerns, including legacy pollutants and contamination in neighboring communities. Host Bernice Butler and Shelia Foster also discuss the role of law, environmental protections, and actions that can drive solutions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 95 - Environmental Justice: What is it and why is it Important?
September 13, 2021 19:27 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIn a special unscripted episode of Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio, host Bernice Butler defines sheds light into the Environmental Justice Movement and how the racial and economic impacts effect the population. Communities of color are often targeted to host facilities that have negative environmental impacts. Bernice explores the youth-led and international Environment Justice Movement and the direct link between economic, environmental, and health issues. --- Support this podcast: ...
Episode 94 - The Chronic Disease Toll of Air Pollution
August 30, 2021 15:39 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBFeatures Dr. Juanita Mora of The Chicago Allergy Center and Vijay Limaye from the NRDC. Dr. Mora explains how to recognize the physical symptoms that may be a direct result of air pollution. Host Bernice Butler and Dr. Mora raise awareness of specific fall allergens. Vijay Limaye discusses the indoor and outdoor components of air pollution and how that effects the global population. Limaye helps listeners recognize and identify the different types of particulate matter. --- Support this...
Episode 93 - Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
August 23, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBFeatures Dr. Eric Larson of Climate Central and Princeton University. Dr. Eric Larson explains the seven different sources of renewable energy and the pros and cons of each. Later in the episode, host Bernice Butler and Eric Larson discuss Princeton University’s recently released report, “Net Zero America”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 92 - How Our Transportation Effects Climate Change
August 16, 2021 19:11 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBFeatures John Bailey of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Dr. Aida Ramos from the University of Dallas, and Dr. Liia Ramachandra of EpiLynx. John Bailey connects the dots between the various modes of transportation and how they impact and contribute to climate change. Dr. Aida Ramos breaks down the recent IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report on the state of climate change around the globe. Dr. Liia Ramachandra sheds light on how climate change effects skin heal...
Episode 91 - Trouble in the AIR! Who, what when, where, and why?
August 09, 2021 22:51 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBFeatures Dr. Elena Craft of the Environmental Defense Fund. Dr. Elena Craft explains the AQI, “Air Quality Index” in relation to air pollution and our health. Dr. Craft and host Bernice Butler connect the dots between air quality and climate change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 90: Agriculture: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and the Hope for the Future
July 19, 2021 20:47 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBFeatures Anne Thornton, Director of Agriculture at Collin College, Judith McGeary of Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, and Joyce Connelley of Marshall Grain Company. Anne Thornton talks about Urban Sustainable Agriculture and the need for efficient food systems in urban communities. Joyce Connelley gives the distinction of heirloom varieties compared to genetically modified crops and hybrids. JudithMcGeary touches on the environmental and health impacts of urban sustainable agriculture. ...
Episode 89: Food Production and the Intersection of Environment and Economics
July 12, 2021 15:19 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBFeatures Sarah Low of the University of Missouri, Kurt Rosentrater of Iowa State University, and Channing Arndt of the International Food Policy Research Institute. Sarah Lowe - Sarah educates listeners about mass production, local and regional foods, and the evolution and acceptance of organic foods. Kurt Rosenstrater explains why the general public has become aware about food sustainability. Kurt also talks about grains and their role in food production. Channing Arnt discusses the impa...
Episode 88: Food Production: The Challenges to Our Environment and Our Health
July 06, 2021 16:40 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBFeatures David Tilman, Chair in Ecology of the University of Minnesota and Director of the University’s Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. David Tilman explains the food production system and the evolution of our natural crops through preservation and processing. Host Bernice Butler and David Tilman discuss the effects that food production has on climate change as well as growing concerns of animal extinction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy...
Episode 87: The Effects of Environmental Chemicals and Toxic Materials on our Health and Climate Change
June 21, 2021 17:15 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBFeaturing Linda S. Birnbaum from Environmental Health Sciences Host Bernice Butler and Linda S. Birnbaum discuss the latest research and statistics on chemicals like pFast and pesticides and their impact on our climate. Later in the show, Linda sheds light on the negative effects of mixing certain toxins and chemicals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 86: Chemicals and Toxic Materials: Environmental Effects of What We Use
June 14, 2021 20:02 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBFeatures Frank A. von Hippel of the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and Joe Schwarcz of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society. Frank A. von Hipppel and Joe Schwarcz discuss the unknown environmental and health ramifications from harmful chemicals. Bernice, Frank, and Joe engage in a lively discussion on why proactiveness is important to reduce harm, as research and data results are often behind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Episode 85: Healthy Cities, Healthy People: Their Intersection with the Planet
May 31, 2021 17:18 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBFeatures Sara Hammerschmidt and Monika Henn of the Urban Land Institute. Sara Hammerschmidt talks about the importance of healthy cities and the power of zoning. She further explains how public education can improve our overall environmental health. Monika Henn discusses healthy cities from the financial and developmental perspective. Henn also sheds light on the unexpected impacts of our changing environment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-rad...
Episode 84: The Built Environment Effects on our Natural Environment, Wildlife, and Climate Change.
May 24, 2021 23:21 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBFeatures Kevin Taylor of the World Wildlife Fund. Kevin Taylor sheds light on our wildlife. In particular, “keystone species” and their necessity to our natural environment and eco-system. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support
Episode 83: Infrastructure: The Intersection Between Our Health and the Environment
May 17, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBFeatures Solange Gould of Human Impact Partners. Solange Gould explores and expands upon the definition and importance of infrastructure. Gould and Bernice discuss how our infrastructure impacts the environment and our health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-radio/support