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BPA Asthma Risk for Girls, Conflict Oil and Gas, The Quest for Climate Justice and more

BPA Asthma Risk for Girls, Conflict Oil and Gas, The Quest for Climate Justice and more

FromLiving on Earth


BPA Asthma Risk for Girls, Conflict Oil and Gas, The Quest for Climate Justice and more

FromLiving on Earth

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Higher levels of BPA plastic exposure while in the womb is associated with increased risk of asthma and wheezing in school aged girls, a new study has found. It’s the latest danger sign regarding the estrogen-mimicking chemical, which has also been linked to numerous health problems including heart disease and Type II diabetes.
 
Also, fossil fuel markets are often volatile, especially around wars, while renewable energy resources tend to be more isolated from conflict. As oil prices surge the world stands on the precipice of a choice between even more climate-killing drilling and a transformational shift towards clean energy that could change the geopolitical landscape.
 
And communities of color along the Gulf Coast are disproportionately impacted by climate change and industrial pollution. How President Biden's Justice 40 initiative aims to tackle environmental racism.
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Released:
Apr 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.