Grassroots Environmental Education

11/02/2026

" —chemicals used in scented personal care products, plastics, and other consumer goods—may contribute to high blood pressure among pregnant women, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health." Full story at

Phthalates also disrupt the human system and they may lead to increased risk of breast cancer. Learn more about avoiding phtalates at https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/phthalates

10/30/2026

Hear Dr. Devra Davis discuss recent attention from the FCC and HHS about wireless radiation. Today on Green Street Radio.

Both the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services have recently asked for public and scientific input on the health harm of exposure to wireless radiation, but why? In the news this week, Patti and Doug talk about microplastics in chewing gum, the growing scientific alarm over chemicals, and parents in Wisconsin opting out of digital learning for their kids. The renowned epidemiologist Dr. Devra Davis, founder and acting president of Environmental Health Trust, talks about the somewhat strange request from the Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for more information about the health impacts of exposure to the radiation from devices. (The government has already done a lot of the research, and have been provided with thousands of scientific studies.)

Today at 2PM ET on WBAI 99.5 FM New York, Monday at 2PM PT on KPFA Radio, and always on greenstreetnews.org and Green Street News on YouTube

10/22/2026

"Roughly 9 out of every 10 things in a typical home have some kind of chemical basis in , according to John Warner, an inventor who co-founded the field of “green chemistry.” It’s easy to miss all these innocent-looking items, because they’re hiding in plain sight. " read the whole piece at Grist.org

Escaping fossil fuel-based products entirely is impossible. Limiting your exposure is essential for your health and well-being. Learn more at grassrootsinfo.org

10/16/2026

“We’re taking the Trump administration to court because it’s refusing to protect Americans from the well-documented dangers of the cancer-linked, hormone-disrupting pesticide ,” Nathan Donley, environmental health science director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said in a statement." Full story at Courthouse News Service

Pesticides are designed to harm life, and they do, regardless of species. Learn more about pesticides at grassrootsinfo.org/pesticides

10/16/2026

We don't need more pipelines. We need clean, affordable energy.

While the news about climate change continues to get worse, the oil and gas industry is busy constructing more gas to bring more fossil fuel to the market for us to burn. In the news this week, Patti and Doug talk about oil producing countries blocking a worldwide plastic treaty, the top ten foods that contain , and how a new plant is producing energy for thousands of California customers. Then Rosemary Wessel, co-founder of No Fracked Gas in Mass and the Clean Energy Transition Program Director of The Berkshire Environmental Action Team talks about her work advocating for clean, renewable energy and against the expansion of natural gas pipelines in the .

Today at 2PM ET on WBAI 99.5 FM New York, Monday at 2PM PT on KPFA Radio, and always at greenstreetnews.org and Green Street News on YouTube

10/15/2026

"Overall, the U.S. government estimates that 30% to 40% of all food – from consumers, retailers and producers – is thrown out. That’s not just a massive missed opportunity for people experiencing food insecurity, but it’s also a significant contribution to global warming. According to the United Nations, 8%-10% of carbon emissions globally result from food waste. " full story at The Conversation US

Saving money can feed your family and prevent climate change at the same time when you buy cosmetically imperfect produce. Learn more environmentally healthy tips at grassrootsinfo.org

10/13/2026

Do you know a teenager who is concerned about the worldwide plastic pollution problem? It's no longer just about plastic debris floating in the ocean, it's about microplastics in our bodies and what they may be doing there.

Our new plastic reduction project is designed to help high school kids learn about plastic pollution and take steps in their own school to make a difference! Learn more at https://www.kidscanfixtheworld.org/.

Please share this exciting project with friends and family, especially any kids you know who would like to make a difference in the world!

10/13/2026

"In what researchers describe as the first statewide U.S. monitoring study of ultra-short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( ), the NJIT team detected trifluoroacetic acid ( ) in more than 91% of tap-water samples collected across all 21 New Jersey counties and nearly 80% of bottled beverages tested. The study also revealed substantially higher concentrations in certain sports drinks and electrolyte waters than in plain bottled , suggesting that ingredients or manufacturing processes may contribute to contamination beyond the original water source." full story at NJIT

Bottled water, sports drinks, and other plastic bottled beverages contain in quantities equal to or greater than some tap water and have the added benefit of containing microplastics. Learn more about why to avoid bottled water at https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/bottled-water

10/12/2026

"The leaks are “destroying local businesses and potentially contaminating Marietta’s drinking water,” said Dr. Acton, a physician who formerly led the Ohio Department of Health. “This poses a serious threat to the safety and quality of life.” full story at The New York Times

waste contains heavy metals, brines, volatile organic compounds, , and naturally occurring radioactive contaminants, including radium-226, radium-228, and . Learn more about toxic fracking waste at https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/fracking-waste

10/08/2026

"A new study published in Nature Metabolism now offers one of the most detailed pictures to date of what happens when particles settle inside a living body, and the answer depends, surprisingly, on the size of the particles themselves." full story at Bioengineering

Microplastics come from plastics. As plastics receive heat, touch, and/or pressure they begin to breakdown and shed into tiny particles that end up in our bodies. Learn more about reducing your plastic exposure at https://www.grassrootsinfo.org/plasticpollution