Planet Policy Pals Podcast
Ajwah Zahid and Alayibo Semenitari
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Friends discussing environmental science, policy, and community. Trying not to freak out, trying to be appropriate. Barely doing either, but we have a good time. Every other Tuesday wherever you get podcasts!
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JUL 11, 2023
EP 53: A Dying Rainforest- Congo
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 rainfores...
48 MIN
JUN 27, 2023
EP 52- America First: Another Disaster
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 respon...
31 MIN
JUN 13, 2023
EP 51: Greening Auto- Money or the Planet?
The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors of GHGs and cars alone contribute to 29% of emissions in the US. The issue of renewable transport has plagued humanity longer than you think and the rise of electric vehicle sales may be p...
41 MIN
NOV 3, 2022
EP 50: Are we losing seasons? (Is it true?)
A study in the geophysical research letters journal found that summer in the Northern Hemisphere midlatitudes has lengthened, whereas winter has shortened, owing to shift in their onsets and withdrawals, accompanied by shorter spring and autumn. Over...
49 MIN
OCT 11, 2022
EP 49: Alternative fabrics (Is it true?)
As a follow up to our fashion episode, we are providing general tips on the best fabrics to help guide ourselves and our listeners when expanding our wardrobes.
14 MIN
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