Greener Thoughts

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Sinopse

Welcome to Greener Thoughts, where green things happen.Come listen to the podcast about current environmental news, my commentary, fun facts, and more! My name is Na'ilah. I'm a environmentalist and sociologist.Cover Art by Greener Thoughts, Host - Na'ilah Become a supporter of this podcast:https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

Episódios

  • The Grimy Truth Behind Activated Charcoal

    16/02/2020 Duração: 26min

    Thought about using activate charcoal products?-well think again! Tune into this episode if you are tired of the craze and want some easy, tried and true alternatives that are doable...and not dangerous! #beware #charcoal #danger #teeth #greenerthoughtspodcast ***Until further notice, episodes may be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my multiple tasks I am undertaking each week and recently me being sick. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** The first and only announcement for this episode is: Happy Black History Month! **Episodes are every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • Zero Waste: The Restaurant Edition

    13/02/2020 Duração: 40min

    Are you a foodie? Hate food waste? Want to know what the dish on food waste today? Then check out this episode :P #food #foodie #chef #foodwaste #greenerthoughtspodcast ***Until further notice, episodes may be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my multiple tasks I am undertaking each week and recently me being sick. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements: 1) Happy Black History Month!, 2) I am currently sick having bronchitis, laryngitis, and tinnitus in my right ear! Apologies in advance for the hack coughing and  even softer voice...I am diligently still chugging along :P Related podcast episodes: 1) A New Food Made from Carbon Dioxide is a Game Changer - for Our Food Future!  ep. 75  (For info on meatless alternatives! LOADS of great tips there) Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoug

  • Out of Africa Came Humans, because of Earth's Climate

    09/02/2020 Duração: 46min

    Out of Africa literally came humans. Find out how Earth was back hundreds of thousands of years ago... #Africa #climatechange #Earth #PGCEnviroForum #greenerthoughtspodcast ***Until further notice, episodes may be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my multiple tasks I am undertaking each week. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements: 1) My birthday is the 15th of February!!! I'd love the some voice messages from you, amazing listeners!, :P 2) February - Happy Black History Month!, 3)  Prince George's County Environmental Forum, in Lanham, MD on Feb. 9th --Big thanks to the almost 50 environmental, civic and political organizations, governments, their members, and all the representation present there! Special thanks for meeting with me, Food & Water Watch,  Dept of Environmental Protection for Montgomery County - Mr. Ortiz,  Ms. Askew of the Anacostia Watershed Society about my spring clean-up events questions,  Nnami Amaechi from the Clean Water Partnersh

  • How to Reduce Microfiber Pollution

    06/02/2020 Duração: 44min

    Let's make microfiber waste a thing of the past! #pollution #waste #fashion #microfibers #greenerthoughtspodcast ***Until further notice, episodes may be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my multiple tasks I am undertaking each week. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements: 1) My birthday is the 15th of February!!! I'd love the some voice messages from you, amazing listeners!, :P 2) February - Happy Black History Month!, 3)  It's my Mommy's birthday February 6th. Resources from the podcast: 1) https://elifesciences.org/articles/48511 - AXOLOTLS REGENERATING LIMBS RESEARCH, 2) https://zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jzo.12760 - OLM RESEARCH STUDY, 3) https://en.guppyfriend.com/ - GUPPYFRIEND,  4) https://coraball.com/ - CORA BALL  **Would NOT advise against looking on Amazon for these because imitations and fakes abound in the search results!** Related podcast episodes:  'Washing Clothes with Care' - (March 10, 2019) 'Microplastics an

  • The Wealthy and Food Waste in the United States

    02/02/2020 Duração: 58min

    Pass on the food waste please :) #research #WEARE #PennState #foodwaste #greenerthoughtspodcast ***Until further notice, episodes may be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my multiple tasks I am undertaking each week. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements: 1) My birthday is the 15th of February!!! I'd love the some voice messages from you, amazing listeners!, :P 2) February - Happy Black History Month!, 3) February 2 - is a RARE palindrome day. It can be read backwards and forwards!, 4) Environmental holidays :  Groundhog Day, World Polar Bear Day, World Wetlands Day - February 2, 5) UPDATE from ep.122 'To Seek and Destroy: Researchers Find a New Kind of Immune Cell that Kills Most Cancers' Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.airbnb.com/d/sabbatical - AIRBNB BAHAMIAN SABBATICAL TRIP, 2) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajae.12036 - PENN STATE FOOD WASTE RESEARCH, 3) https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home - EPA INFO ON REDUCING FOOD WASTE R

  • Food for Thought: 11 Foods Connected with a Lowered Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia

    30/01/2020 Duração: 41min

    Your brain is one of the most precious organs you have, please take care of it. This podcast episode I hope will ensure you have information to help you live a full, healthy, life with memories to never forget. #research #food #health #alzheimers #greenerthoughtspodcast ***Until further notice, episodes may be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my multiple tasks I am undertaking each week. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***   Announcements: N/A Resources from the podcast: 1)  https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2020/01/29/WNL.0000000000008981 - DIETARY FLAVONOLS AND RISK OF ALZHEIMERS DEMENTIA, 2) https://n.neurology.org/content/neurology/early/2020/01/29/WNL.0000000000008981.full.pdf - PDF VERSION, 3) https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-diet-and-prevention-alzheimers-disease - BONUS CONTENT! Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message

  • The Heat is On and the Stakes are High: How Research Connects Deadly Heatwave Exposure and Redlining Housing Policies

    26/01/2020 Duração: 55min

    A cure is on the way :D   #mamba #kobebryant #research #redlining #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: 1) R.I.P. to Kobe Bryant - Sunset, 01-26-2020, 2) Thanks to Lily Hawkins of Food and Water Watch - Visit foodandwaterwatch.org for more information on this organization. Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-13899-4 - EMISSIONS RESEARCH, 2) https://www.marketwatch.com/story/despite-wage-growth-the-average-american-suffers-as-cost-of-living-rises-at-a-faster-pace-2019-01-10; https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/financial-security-december-2018/ - WAGE STAGNATION RESEARCH,  3) https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/8/1/12/htm - THE EFFECTS OF HISTORICAL HOUSING POLICIES ON RESIDENT EXPOSURE TO INTRA-URBAN HEAT: A STUDY OF !08 US URBAN AREAS Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspod

  • To Seek and Destroy: Researchers Find a New Kind of Immune Cell that Kills Most Cancers

    23/01/2020 Duração: 48min

    A cure is on the way :D   #cancercure #cancer #research #WeAreInternational #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: 1) Check out Justin Hango's podcast: https://anchor.fm/justin-hango Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cancer-fighting-foods Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • How Resourceful are We?: Sustainable Consumption vs. Wasteful Habits

    19/01/2020 Duração: 01h51s

    It's time be more careful instead of care-free when it comes to the matter of waste. #consumption #waste #sustainable #research #greenerthoughtspodcast    Announcements: Updates and newest eco-friendly buys (from conscious companies I support!); Also discussed Eco Tools in a previous "Eco-Company Spotlight" segment from **11-23-19, "10 Eco-friendly, Sustainable Gifts for the 2019 Holiday Season*"; 05-19-19 Burt's Bee's in my "Eco-Company Spotlight" segment "The Fountain of Youth: 10 Trusted Ways to Living Longer + New Prize Giveaway!" Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-56010-z - SCORPION FOSSIL RESEARCH; RECOMMENDATIONS: a) Joseph Joseph 30046 Compo Easy-Fill Compost Bin Food Waste Caddy with Adjustable Air Vent, 1 gallon / 4 liters, Stone; b) Joseph Joseph 30015 Intelligent Waste Compost Bin Food Waste Caddy with Odor Filter and Ventilation, 1 gallon / 4 liters, Stone Youtube videos (related): Economy documentary - You can search Youtube for the documentary as

  • The Connection Between Climate Change and Violent Crime in the United States

    16/01/2020 Duração: 48min

    We know that crime doesn't pay but does it also means it's a consequence of climate change too? Well, yes. Learn about what season is a particular danger and why, how much crime (and which types) are to increase, and what you should learn to prepare yourself in combating climate change and prevent the increase in crime. #CUBoulder #BeBoulder #climatechange #research #greenerthoughtspodcast   Announcements: Update to an podcast episode :P From ep. 105 "10 Eco-friendly, Sustainable Gifts for the 2019 Holiday Season*" I talked about Bee's Wraps. And I bought it on January 16th, and I am so excited. Reminders: I also did a review of this brand in the Eco-Company Spotlight for 12-12-19, "Honolulu's New Powerful Law to Ban Plastic Pollution".  Resources from the podcast: 1) https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ab6b37/pdf  - MAIN TOPIC RESEARCH,  2) https://www.wri.org/resources/charts-graphs/world-greenhouse-gas-emissions-2005 - WRI 2005 research stats, 3) https://b8f65cb373b1b7

  • The Heat is On!: Dangerous Thermal Receipt Paper - and Its Safer Alternatives

    12/01/2020 Duração: 49min

    Remember all that holiday shopping...well did you have receipts after shopping? If you did this episode is for you. Beware of the dangerous chemicals in your receipts and listen in to better, healthy alternatives that are better for the planet, you - and your health. #SkiptheSlip #shopping #health #California #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: N/A;  Resources from the podcast: 1) http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1383036/FULLTEXT01.pdf  - VIKING RUNE RESEARCH PDF DOCUMENT,  2) https://www.greenamerica.org/receipt-survey - GREEN AMERICA RECEIPT SURVEY, 3) https://www.greenamerica.org/skiptheslip - #SkiptheSlip Campaign, 4) https://www.treehugger.com/culture/would-you-prefer-your-receipts-to-be-paperless.html - Treehugger.com's "WOULD YOU PREFER YOUR RECEIPTS TO BE PAPERLESS?" Poll. #SkiptheSlip Legislation: ** Here is the link to support: State of California Assemblymember Phil Ting - District 19 (D) San Francisco https://a19.asmdc.org/article/join-assemblymember-ting-supporting-ski

  • How Fasting Works

    09/01/2020 Duração: 47min

    Step into the New Year learning what health really is about and learn how fasting, when added to your healthy lifestyle changes can yield great results. #religion #fasting #weightloss #research #greenerthoughtspodcast    ***Until mid-January 2020, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***   Announcements: N/A  Resources from the podcast: 1)https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdfExtended/S1550-4131(19)30429-2;  2)https://joe.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/joe/244/1/JOE-19-0213.xml   3)https://www.pnas.org/content/111/47/16647.full  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Su

  • Crush the Climate Crisis in 7 Impactful Ways

    05/01/2020 Duração: 56min

    Happy New Year to everybody, take a kick out of eliminating carbon in it's tracks with these actionable steps - heard here! #happynewyear #carbon #climatechange #research #greenerthoughtspodcast   ***Until mid-January 2020, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***   Announcements: 1) National Bird Day - January 5th Resources from the podcast: 1) https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/aop/article-10.21273-HORTTECH04427-19/article-10.21273-HORTTECH04427-19.xml, 2) https://rare.org/report/changing-behaviors-to-reduce-u-s-emissions/, 3) https://www.altenergymag.com/article/2016/05/the-50-most-innovative-new-renewable-energy-companies/23565.  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast   Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support    Voice Message Greener Though

  • A Different Kind of Storm...:The Connection Between La Niña and Diarrhea Cases

    02/01/2020 Duração: 48min

    Happy New Year everyone!  #happynewyear #sanitation #environment #facts #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***Until mid-January 2020, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Announcements: 1) Green New Year's Resolutions - January 1st Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-13584-6, 2)  https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ninonina.html  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast  Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support   Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • The State of the Environment 2019: 28 Alarming Statistics You Need to Know!

    29/12/2019 Duração: 39min

    Cheers to this year and many more years of a better environment! #climatechange #planet #environment #facts #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: N/A ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support  Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • 6 Need to Know Winter Root Vegetables!

    26/12/2019 Duração: 43min

    Winter is here...and so are the winter root vegetables you never knew were so tasty! #winteriscoming #winterishere #food #cooking #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: N/A ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Resources from the podcast: 1) Book: Roots: The Definitive Compendium with more than 225 Recipes https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0811878376/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uxUbEbQV64NZS Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support  Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • How to Prep Your Preserved Homemade Foods

    22/12/2019 Duração: 46min

    Whether canned, pickled, or smoked beware of false food prep instructions and tune in for information about how to store and tend to your food to make it last longer. #food #foodscience #Poland #illness #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9w1tlSKDYeJyVIWYg5V9SMDHrYmxpBD/view?ts=5e01b39c SHOUT OUT'S to Jim from "Too Many Podcasts", Angelica from "A Little Bit of Everything with Me", and Coupon Queen Pin from "C. Q. P. Moments"!!!  Resources from the podcast: 1) https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html , 2) https://nchfp.uga.edu/ - National Center for Home Food Preservation Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast     Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support  Voice Me

  • What's Up in Flames? Europe's Biomass Burning of U.S. Wood

    19/12/2019 Duração: 01h02min

    We are better than biomass. Let's change the conversation and talk about more renewable resources that are better! #climatechange #deforestation #Europe #protest #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements: 1) Winter Solstice - December 21st Resources from the podcast: Recycled paper wood options - https://youtu.be/2aLZ88_DZz8 Tiny House Listings ; https://youtu.be/5cnruhJbRnU Mr. EastCoastMan  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast     Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support  Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • LEDs & Christmas Trees!: How to Recycle Christmas Lights

    15/12/2019 Duração: 58min

    This holiday season (and future ones) check how and where to recycle your lights! #holiday #reuse #recycle #Christmas #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  SHOUT OUT'S: 1) The Glitter Room Barbados - https://anchor.fm/queen-mafia, 2) The Energy Talk - https://anchor.fm/olubunmi-olajide, 3) www.treecouncil.org.uk/Take-Part/National-Tree-Week; treecities.org, 4) 5gyres.org, and 5) potomac.org  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support   Voice Message Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

  • Honolulu's New Powerful Law to Ban Plastic Pollution

    12/12/2019 Duração: 38min

    Hawaii is prosperous, a popular destination spot, and now...packing a punch to plastic single-use pollution. Check out this episode about how Hawaii is shaking up plastic waste for good.  #ban #pollution #plasticwaste #law #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Annonuncements: N/A Resources from the podcast: 1) https://science.sciencemag.org/content/347/6223/768.full?ijkey=BXtBaPzbQgagE&keytype=ref&siteid=sci - PLASTIC WASTE OUTPUTS, 2) http://jambeck.engr.uga.edu/landplasticinput - RESEARCHER WEBSITE, 3) https://plasticoceans.org/infographic-reduce-plastic-pollution/ - PLASTIC OCEANS INFOGRAPHIC, and 4) https://steelstraws.in/9-plastic-pollution-facts/.    Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast  Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspo

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