Sinopsis
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
Episodios
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Keeping Kids in Nature During Quarantine
09/04/2020 Duración: 41minThis episode is for anyone who has little kids, teachers, grandparents, and anyone with a home full of those who need to be outside but don't know where to start. I figured since school may or may not be open where you live it does not mean nothing to do indoors. Make the most of nature and have fun :) *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 09-04-2020 #coronavirus #getoutside #kidfriendly #nature #greenerthoughtspodcast --- **Episodes are (usually) 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/greenerthough
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14 Ways to Fight Climate Change During the Coronavirus Pandemic
05/04/2020 Duración: 01h01minThese tips are super fun. If you enjoyed learning about how to fight climate change and be active please share this podcast episode :) *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-31-2020 #activist #climatechange #coronavirus #exercise #greenerthoughtspodcast --- **Episodes are (usually) 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
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9 Benefits of Microalgae
02/04/2020 Duración: 48minAlgae is awesome and so tasty! Get into the benefits, types, and uses of algae. This is good information. Come have a listen :) *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-28-2020 #algae #healthy #goodforyou #raweating #greenerthoughtspodcast Important info: https://gardencollage.com/nourish/farm-to-table/simple-guide-eating-algae/ - Amazing ways to eat algae you'll --- **Episodes are (usually) 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
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Hear Us and Our Health: 15 Statistics about Women and the Environment
29/03/2020 Duración: 55minWomen matter and are health helps keeps us going. How does the environment affect what ails women? Find out need-to-know statistics! *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-24-2020 #environment #statistics #Thefutureiswomen #womensissues #greenerthoughtspodcast Important info: https://www.womensvoices.org/about/why-a-womens-organization/ - Information link on women, health, and the environment Related episodes: 1) The Stain of Unsustainable Pads and Tampons...and Better Green Alternatives (September 15, 2019) --- **Episodes are (usually) 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.
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The Food of Our Future
26/03/2020 Duración: 47minYou ever wondered what the food of the future may look like? It's not The Jetson's but it's food that can sustain our planet. Listen in on the food that will be eaten in years to come... *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-20-2020 #Beyondmeat #hunger #obesity #protein #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month, 2) Earth Hour Mar. 27, 2010 (changes date every year, last Sat of March, 8-9 pm) Related episodes: 1) Can Air Pollution Make You Fat? 03-19-2020 (Beyond Burger), 2) The Zero Waste Movement in the Age of the Coronavirus 03-15-2020 (MorningStar Farms), and 3) A New Food Made from Carbon Dioxide is a Game Changer - for Our Food Future! (related podcast ep., 08-11-2019) --- **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anc
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A Toxic Chemical Combo: BPA and Babies
22/03/2020 Duración: 36minBeing BPA-free shouldn't be hard. Though the industries in the way of banning BPA seem to keep growing with no end in sight. Here in this podcast episode is some recent research about the dangerous chemicals and tips of better protecting yourself from BPA too. *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-16-2020 #Babies #BPA #research #toxic #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month, 2) Earth Hour Mar. 27, 2010 (changes date every year, last Sat of March, 8-9 pm) Related episode: The Heat is On!: Dangerous Thermal Receipt Paper - and Its Safer Alternatives, ep. 119 (Jan. 12, 2020.) For more information the research article link is here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.0c00206# --- **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (ma
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Can Air Pollution Make You Fat?
19/03/2020 Duración: 41minHaving trouble losing weight and your diet isn't to blame? Well what about where you live? New research discussed here, is the first to link how air pollution is harmful in more ways than one. This podcast episode could save your life. *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-13-2020 #airpollution #Denver #obesity #research #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month, 2) World Water Day - March 22 (A UN Holiday), and 3) World Meteorological Day - March 23 (A UN Holiday) For more information the research article link is here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019345726?via%3Dihub --- **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.** Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.fm/greenerthoughtspodcast Supporting Greener Thoughts: https://anchor.fm/greener
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The Zero Waste Movement in the Age of the Coronavirus
15/03/2020 Duración: 56minHas zero waste fallen to the bottom of the totem pole? Are you worried about catching the Coronavirus while shopping for new products? Don't fret! We will learn that new isn't always best when it comes to shopping and that safeguarding against the Coronavirus is the #1 objective you really need to worry about. *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-10-2020 #coronavirus #economy #stayhome #zerowaste #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month, 2) Taxonomist Apprecation Day - March 19, 3) Meatout - promotes a vegetarian diet. Held annually on the first day of spring (on or about March 20), 4) World Sparrow Day - March 20, 5) Spring Equinox held annually on March 21, 6) World Planting Day - March 21, 7) World Wood Day - March 21, and 8) World Forestry Day / International Day of Forests - Ma
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Cause for Concern: 14 Myths about Coronavirus - COVID 19
12/03/2020 Duración: 01h02minEven though there was an unintentional delay in podcast episodes I wanted to make things better and start where I left off...so retroactive episodes will be the norm until caught up to the present. I explain it a bit in this episode too. Since the Coronavirus is important detailed news it is only right to eliminate the false information about it so we can all try to survive this, together. *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 08-05-2020 #coronavirus #facts #pandemic #staysafe #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month!, 2) Arbor Day - March 12, and 3) International Day of Action for Rivers - March 14 For more information: (Mythbusters) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters ; (Proper handwashing) https://www.cdc.gov/handwashin
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Doing Some Disinfecting? 8 Cleaners that Get the Job Done!
08/03/2020 Duración: 36minFor the clean freaks, germaphobes, mysophobics, and those with OCD be a sponge to the info here! For those not the cleaning type there is info you will still love here, too. #clean #coronavirus #covid19 #disease #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month!, 2) Arbor Day - March 12, and 3) International Day of Action for Rivers - March 14 For more information: The U.S. EPA's registration list of disinfectants: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2 Did you love this podcast episode's Eco-Company Spotlight? Well, check out this unique video about Trader Joe's and why it plays to be unique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_QPClXo5MU **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/greenerthoughtspo
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How to Challenge a Climate Change Denier
05/03/2020 Duración: 33minIt's time to be the critical climate change thinker you have always wanted to be. It's Clash of the Climate Change Deniers vs. Those who agree on the Climate Change Consensus! Which side are you on? #climatechange #debate #EmbraceEmpathy #Jubilee #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Women's History Month! For more information: To correct the misinformed Climate Change Denier you know! Information is a part of the: Climate Leadership Initiative of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, within the University of Oregon - http://cses.washington.edu/db/pdf/doppeltetalsetting640.pdf **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: h
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Does your Netflix nix the Environment?
01/03/2020 Duración: 26minTo Netflix, to Hulu, to Amazon Prime...whether you stream and however you blow off steam your choices make an impact even if you cannot readily tell the difference. #environment #Netflix #Netflixandstaystill #energy #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) 1) Happy Women's History Month!, 2) Schools Clean Up Day Australia (Great Idea!) - First Sunday in March, 3) World Wildlife Day - March 3, and 4) Solar Appreciation Day - Second Friday of March **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
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Mercury in Retrograde and What That Means for You
27/02/2020 Duración: 26minMercury is in retrograde...but that doesn't mean your mind has to be too. Let's learn about what makes this time to particularly special and how to not make it ruin your day - or next few! #Mercury #planet #retrograde #space #greenerthoughtspodcast Episode announcements are the following: 1) Happy Black History Month!, 2) International Polar Bear Day - February 27 (today), and 3) Business Clean Up Day Australia - February 28. **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
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What's the Scoop on Dog Poo?
23/02/2020 Duración: 32minCalling all dog owners this episode is for you...and the prospective dog owner too :) Don't deal with poop by yourself, here are ways to protect yourself while cleaning what's, naturally, left behind by your dog. #dogs #nature #poo #puppies #greenerthoughtspodcast The first and only announcement for this episode is: Happy Black History Month! A special shout out to Mr. Briney of Brandedmanagement - Zolli Candy! For more information about my review of Zolli Candy, please check out my podcast episode called “6 Need to Know Winter Root Vegetables!" (December 2019!) Have fun :P **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
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Is Your Water Safe?
20/02/2020 Duración: 34minDo you trust if your water is safe? Water access isn't the issue presented here, though water quality is. Share the episode because safe water is for everyone. #caution #danger #research #water #greenerthoughtspodcast The first and only announcement for this episode is: Happy Black History Month! For more infographic information go to: https://mottpoll.org/infographics/2510. **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
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The Grimy Truth Behind Activated Charcoal
16/02/2020 Duración: 26minThought 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
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Zero Waste: The Restaurant Edition
13/02/2020 Duración: 40minAre 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
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Out of Africa Came Humans, because of Earth's Climate
09/02/2020 Duración: 46minOut 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
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How to Reduce Microfiber Pollution
06/02/2020 Duración: 44minLet'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
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The Wealthy and Food Waste in the United States
02/02/2020 Duración: 58minPass 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