Planet Policy Pals

17/07/2023

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to episode 53 and hear us have our minds blown by the disservice being done to the and people around it, this is your . Listen and learn something new wherever you get

11/07/2023

Globally, 35 percent of have been lost in the past 300 years. The entire in the could be gone by 2100 at its current rate of . Soil, especially forest soil, is the biggest terrestrial carbon sink we have. Why and how are we wrecking the forest and ? What is being done to fix this? We get really mad in episode 53 out now wherever you get

The UN estimated that in 2000 some 1.6 billion people around the world, including many of the world’s poorest, derived at least part of their food, income or medical needs directly from the forest. The Congo rainforest is the second biggest rainforest in the world and has lost more than 600,000 he...

09/07/2023

If you haven’t listened to the episode on the Ohio train disaster, you should. BTW, Norfolk Southern chief executive told the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee that he was “deeply sorry” but didn’t say anything about long term medical costs. More on this in ep 52

On Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire and setting off fears of an explosion. The NTSB found that the accident was “100% preventable” and yet Norfolk Southern, the company responsible, firmly disagrees. Shortly after the der...

27/06/2023

The NTSB found that the Ohio train derailment was “100% preventable” although the company responsible disagrees. Why do these accidents keep happening and what is being done to prevent more damage to the environment? If you’re curious, listen to EP 52 out now wherever you get !

13/06/2023

13% of automobiles sold globally in 2022 were electric vehicles. The  transportation sector is one of the largest contributors of and alone contribute to 29% of in the US. So, the switch to and cars is important, but how bad is the with manufacturers? Find out on our new out wherever you get !

25/10/2022

We're putting out episodes every other week for personal reasons so sorta a break, but this is our ep from 2 weeks ago. As a follow up to our discussion about fast fashion, we discussed what fabrics are sustainable and safest. Reminder to listen wherever u get podcasts!

25/10/2022

A new report shows that industrial companies are still dumping hazardous waste in our waterways, because I guess the clean water act means nothing to them? Idk. Among major watershed regions nationwide, the Ohio River basin received the largest volume of toxic chemical discharges by weight in 2020, according to the report, published today by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. Other heavily polluted watersheds included the Mid-Atlantic watershed, which encompasses parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and New York; and the South Atlantic-Gulf, which encompasses Florida and parts of surrounding states. Pennsylvania’s waterways are ranked 4th highest for these toxic chemicals. This is concerning, as we just discussed reproductive health and environmental hazards few weeks ago.

04/10/2022

Remember when everyone was talking about male disappearing in due to temperatures? It got us thinking- what other species, included, are at risk due to the and hazardous materials? Find out in episode 48 out 8 AM EST. Also, we cannot pronounce sooo many words lol... Ajwah can't say vitellogenins, Ala can't say libido OR fecundity, it's chaos!

30/09/2022

"Elemental oxygen is the f*ckboy of atmospheric chemistry"
"Oxygen's soulmate is oxygen, it's O2 darlings!" These gems and more are part of the lesson in ep 47 when we explain the effects of and other on the . We're always down for a quick lesson. Any incentive to ! Catch up on ep 47 OUT NOW to see which of your are being problematic.

29/09/2022

Some news to ease your climate anxiety! The largest car manufacturer in the US, General Motors (16% market share, don’t sleep on them), has come out with a statement saying they support stricter emissions standards. They want new rules to go beyond CO2 and cover other pollutants and are hoping we can collectively see 60% reduction in GHGs by 2030. Truly, was not expecting Biden to get this much support on his climate goals, but we’re living for the positivity this week people! We need it… very badly.

28/09/2022

Remember when the supreme court put limits on the EPA’s power to cap carbon emissions at the state level? Probably not because they did a lot of awful things this year and you’re tapped out. Well, the EPA is now reopening the GHG and smog rules from March thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. EPA believes much greater zero-emission vehicle adoption rates are possible for 2027 through 2029 and we wanna believe them because we need some good news right now.

27/09/2022

In the first half of 2022, 10 celebrities’ planes released a staggering 3,376.64 metric tons of . That’s about 482 times more than the average person’s annual emissions. Does all our collective individual effort to mitigate the pale in comparison? Are celebs endangering our 2climate future? Find out when you listen to ep 47 OUT NOW, wherever you get !

26/09/2022

Remember when the internet erupted because that bot told us and were using their like they were scooters? Flying for 15 mins and whatnot. Was the anger valid? Is it okay that private jets contribute 2% to global , while we use wet paper straws? We discuss the overall effects on and the shape of our in ep 47 out tomorrow!

25/09/2022

, , , and … what do they all have in common? They’re crazy rich, BUT ALSO they each had over 100 flights in their jets as of August! private celeb include your faves. Should we care? Maybe… you’ll know for sure when you listen to ep 47 out this Tuesday

23/09/2022

We’ve discussed China’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang multiple times, and the latest human right report from the UN means that no fashion companies can claim deniability any longer. The “vocational centers” where China keeps Uyghurs amount to detention centers, and forced labor is not justified by cheap clothes. Zara, Nike, Lacoste, and other clothing companies must stand up for human rights and commit to sustainable sourcing that is inclusive.

22/09/2022

At some point, we have to explore our role in allowing companies, and the industry at large, to convince us we need new clothes for every occasion. Remember- . Also, we have a

21/09/2022

Millions of people in are still displaced, recovering from blackouts, mudslides and heavy flooding due to with more than 750,000 residents without access to clean . President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico on Sunday. As the is changing, islands like these will see heavier damage and need our help. People in the are also facing Fiona and the damage reports are still incoming. Please donate to organizations that provide assistance, and work directly with residents.

20/09/2022

Halogens, PFAs, carbon disulfide, lead- what do these have in common? They might be in your and the process to make those clothes is damaging . Who holds the industry accountable? Is the push to pump out cheap clothing leading the industry to harm people? Find out in episode 46 (link in Bio) out now! We promise- it’s not personal… Well, not that personal. OUT NOW Wherever you get podcasts!

19/09/2022

About a month ago, the internet erupted into a frenzy over a video on potential harmful chemicals in products. We have a very strong stance on the harmful nature of the industry, so in this preview, we get into their and false claims. Check out ep 46 out tomorrow for the full story and find out which of your fave companies are not telling you the whole truth!

09/09/2022

The problem with climate disasters is that everything suffers, including health. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the threat of further spread of malaria, dengue fever and other water and vector-borne diseases. This will not stop here, as we are already seeing drought, famine, cyclones, and erratic weather across the globe. The current situation in Pakistan is worse than the aftermath of their historic 2010 floods, so damage costs to the environment, infrastructure, and lives will continue to grow. It’s time to take action and mitigate climate change- the big emitters need to be responsible.

08/09/2022

We have talked many times about the “loss and damage” cost that a low emitter like Pakistan (less than 1% contributor to global emissions) pays for the rapid expansion of more developed nations. The UN just agreed to recognize this term formally at last year’s COP. With Pakistan suffering devastating effects, relief has come in form of aid from the UN with $160 million. The U.S. has pledged $30 million, the U.K. roughly $17.3 million and Canada around $3.8 million. These are not long term solutions however, and with everything going on, it might be time to start including these costs beforehand. Pakistan today, who knows where tomorrow?

07/09/2022

For this episode, we are listing that are on the ground, helping the victims in . They are providing tents, , temporary accommodations, and also helping people rebuild their livelihoods through , and other opportunities. We urge you to look into the organizations tagged, and please contribute as they assist those dealing this extreme calamity that has hit the region.

Friends discussing environmental policy, science and community

06/09/2022

is the 8th most vulnerable country due to climate disasters and is facing a with estimated 33 million people displaced. Why have over 1000 people died? Could we have stopped this? Will stop soon? Is destined to have catastrophic going forward? All questions we tackle in our episode out now, wherever you get ! (Link in bio)

04/09/2022

is here now, it is not the future and the people of are experiencing a . Here we highlight some key struggles people face and the challenges of adaptation.

05/05/2022

In a time when we have passed our planetary boundary for synthetics, human and are at a greater risk than ever. The new Union “restriction roadmap” seeks to combat this problem and could affect up to 12,000 substances that would now be viewed as chemicals. This is kinda crazy news because the tends to drag its feet when it comes to chemicals, so this plan including whole classes like flame retardants and other .forever chemicals’ is an unprecedented, but welcome development.

30/04/2022

A seismic survey planned by one of our least favorite companies, Shell, has been stopped by a South judge. The survey would have been in preparation for oil exploration off of South Africa’s wild coast. Members of the stood up against the giant to protect the coastline and according to a federal judge “expert evidence establishes that there is a reasonable apprehension of real harm to life.” Another win for the thanks to collective action!

27/04/2022

In 2017, a ruling was issued to stop what would be the largest open-pit gold mine in the by mining. The court’s decided then that the based company’s meeting with the local people as well as studies conducted did not meet necessary criteria. However, the company decided to double down on pettiness and try again, but just this week, a federal court upheld the decision. We love to see indigenous people get a win, especially when the win is also for our precious !

27/04/2022

We hope y'all have enjoyed all the various issues in the environment and the effects we have discussed the past 3 months. After 12 uninterrupted episodes, now we're taking 2 weeks off. When we return, we'll be bringing episodes with just us for a while, before having more guests on. In the meantime, go catch up on the rest of series 4!!! planetpolicypals.com OR wherever u get podcasts! ❤🤗😘😋💚

23/04/2022

Over here, EVERY DAY IS ! So, its OK we're a day late.. Our gives us so much and in times of , it can be hard deciding how to BUT anyone can be an advocate for . In what is becoming a tradition, we're sharing some ways to get involved personally, politically, and in your .

We hope these tips help us all with where to start or continue. We'd also like to highlight some of the orgs and businesses discussed on our episodes and hope you can take time to donate to and appreciate those working to make a change ❤️🌎💚🌅💙

HUGE shout out and thanks to:
Animal Welfare Institute

The Borneo Project
350.org
Mangroves for the Future
Ocean Conservancy
RecoPlast Congo
Planet Aid
BWCDO
Fabrics By Nonso

19/04/2022

The surface is already 0.1 pH units lower than it was before the Industrial Revolution and ~150 percent increase in ocean acidity is predicted by the end of the century if we do nothing. Clearly, we MUST do something and our guest, agrees. She would know being a marine biologist, so join us as we “talk about the ocean” wherever you get or by following the link. https://planetpolicypals.podbean.com/e/ep-44-ocean-acidification-with-katrina-dutton/