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Fri. 01/20 - Are Coffee Pods MORE Environmentally-Friendly Than Filter Coffee?

Fri. 01/20 - Are Coffee Pods MORE Environmentally-Friendly Than Filter Coffee?

FromCool Stuff Ride Home


Fri. 01/20 - Are Coffee Pods MORE Environmentally-Friendly Than Filter Coffee?

FromCool Stuff Ride Home

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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How did whales get so big anyways? Plus, a new study claims coffee pods are more environmentally-friendly than regular filter coffee. Is it true?Sponsor:ZocDoc, zocdoc.com/coolstuffLinks:The genes that made whales gigantic (Phys.org)Unlocking the Genes That Made Whales Into Giants (NY Times)For whales, study shows gigantism is in the genes (Reuters)Whales or dinosaurs: What are the biggest, heaviest, longest animals ever? (Slate, 2014)Wed. 06/22 - Pinocchio, Fascism, & Guillermo del Toro (Cool Stuff Ride Home)Coffee pod carbon footprint better for planet than filtered brew (BBC)Single-use coffee pods have surprising environmental benefits over other brewing methods (Washington Post)Here's how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change (The Conversation)Turns out coffee pods are actually pretty good for the environment (WIRED, 2019)If I Care About the Environment but Am Also Lazy, Should I Get a Nespresso or Keurig? (Wirecutter)Jackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 20, 2023
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