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!