Tue., 08/01 Sorting Out Facts: Are suspicions about the dangers of chemicals and products real, or are we overreacting? Sorting out facts and identifying real health concerns -- on today’s show.
Wed., 08/02 Harmful Emissions Bus-ted: Students are riding a healthier route in Warwick, Rhode Island, where harmful school bus emissions have been reduced by as much as 90%.
Thu., 08/03 Lead Exposure and ADHD: Scientists have discovered a clue about how the environment and genes may both be contributing to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Fri., 08/04 Shared Airspace: America imports many toys and other items from Asia – but Asia’s industrial boom also sends us air pollution across the Pacific.
Mon., 08/07 Avoiding Phthalates: Scientists are discovering better ways to protect our families’ health, and sometimes these discoveries tell a story few people expected. Learn about some everyday, unexpected chemical exposures.
Tue., 08/08 Organic Goes Mainstream: Free-range. All natural. Organic. Hormone-free. How do you know what’s best? Learn about organic’s mainstream migration today.
Wed., 08/09 Light Bulbs No Longer a Bright Idea: Lighting’s newest bright idea is generating an environmentally friendly buzz without using a single bulb.
Thu., 08/10 Global Warming-Heating Up Poor Nations?: Global warming is heating up the entire world – but poorer nations are the most at risk from its early impacts. Learn about the impending dangers.
Fri., 08/11 Precocious Puberty-Too Fast, Too Soon: Doctors, scientists, and parents are all saying childhood’s too short – especially in light of some girls reaching puberty at ages as young as eight.
Mon., 08/14 Invincible Lice: Combing harmful chemical treatments through the hair of a child with lice isn’t safe, and now it’s proving not even helpful.
Tue., 08/15 Travel’s High Costs: Many organizations are realizing the trips their employees take and the carbon dioxide emissions they produce are having a hefty impact.
