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901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday

901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday

FromThe Jordan Harbinger Show


901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday

FromThe Jordan Harbinger Show

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Sep 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sunday!
Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.
On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Lawns are a symbol of American culture, but they have significant environmental drawbacks — including water wastage, pesticide use, and habitat destruction.
The origins of lawns can be traced back to British aristocracy, who sought to emulate Italian landscape paintings with vast, manicured lawns around their mansions.
Lawns in the United States became more widespread after World War II, with suburban developments like Levittown contributing to their popularity.
Noise pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases from lawn care equipment are on the rise in a landscaping industry that pulls in over $100 billion per year.
Transitioning to alternatives like xeriscaping, native gardens, or even painting brown lawns green can reduce the environmental harm caused by traditional grass lawns.
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Released:
Sep 24, 2023
Format:
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