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Go Green Radio
Hosted by Jill Buck · EN
Go Green Radio examines the most pressing environmental issues of the day.
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Women, Latinos, and BIPOC Least Represented in Addressing Water Inequities
3w ago00:59:34Tap to summarizeIn August 2025, Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis, released a groundbreaking California governance study focused on the CA water sector. The study on Assessing Representation, Access, and Transparency of Decision-Makers in California's Water Sector examined board members and executive (or C-suite) positions, analyzing the composition of governing bodies in California's water sector. It identified 1,980 Public Water Agencies PWAs) and sampled 688 (or 35%) of them. Results showed that historically marginalized communities— including women, Latinos, and other underrepresented groups in these decision-making bodies. The study also examined systemic barriers that prevent more diverse representation and whether board members had prior advantageous knowledge before assuming their roles. Part II of this continuing study examined 364 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA); and 12 State Water Agencies (SWAs); the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), nine Regional Water Boards (RWBs), California Department of Water Resources (DWR); and the Colorado River Board. Sadly, the disparities nearly mimic the first study's results. Tune in as we speak with the President and Founder of WELL, Victor Griego, and Associate Professor at the University of California Davis (UC Davis), Dr. Samuel Sandoval Solis, about the studies and what can be done to rectify this issue.
Transcribe →Sara Chana Silverstein's New Book - Moodtopia for Kids - Nurturing Emotional Wellness with Nature's Remedies
4w ago01:00:29Tap to summarizeWe're celebrating National Herb Day with Best-Selling Author Sara Chana Silverstein! Sara Chana is a master herbalist (RH, AHG), classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). For over three decades, she has dedicated her life to integrating the intuitive wisdom of natural medicine with the grounded power of modern science. She is the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Moodtopia, and you may have seen her sharing tips on TV, lighting up podcasts, or speaking at top medical conferences. Join us as we talk with her about her upcoming new book, Moodtopia for Kids: Nurturing Emotional Wellness with Nature's Remedies (May 5), a timely guide for parents seeking natural, effective ways to support their children's emotional well-being. Packed with science-backed, practical solutions, the book introduces easy-to-use remedies that fit seamlessly into daily life, from calming teas and herbal honeys to tinctures, essential oils, and even kid-friendly ice pops designed to support balance and resilience.
Transcribe →CA bill would ban 'Forever Chemical' pesticides by 2035
Mar 2700:58:04Tap to summarizeA bill introduced recently would ban the toxic "forever chemical" pesticides that contaminate nearly two in five California-grown non-organic fruits and vegetables, increasing the risk of cancer and other serious health conditions. The bill comes on the heels of test results that showed contamination of nine out of 10 samples of peaches, nectarines and plums tested. Assembly Bill 1603, introduced by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank), would ban the use, sale and manufacture of PFAS pesticides in California beginning in 2035. For the 23 of these PFAS pesticides that are already prohibited by the European Union, the ban would begin earlier, in 2030. The bill would also immediately place a pause on state approvals and require public disclosure of PFAS pesticides. Tune in as we speak with experts from the Environmental Working Group, co-sponsors of the bill.
Transcribe →Setty and Associates - Expert Engineers Delivering Healthy, High Performing Buildings
Feb 2701:01:19Tap to summarizeJoin us as we talk with Raj Setty, President of Setty & Associates, a full-service Mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting engineering firm headquartered in Washington DC, with 10 offices, specializing in institutional projects, energy modeling, commissioning and high-performance buildings. Across 10 offices, Setty works on over 200 projects at a given time across the healthcare, laboratory, university, K-12, commercial, local, state, and federal sectors. Tune in as we talk about their expertise in everything from Emergency Preparedness to Forensic Engineering and much more!
Transcribe →Protect Your Kiddos! January is National Radon Action Month
Jan 2300:58:19Tap to summarizeU.S. EPA and the Center for Disease Control urge all Americans to take Radon seriously. You can't see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home or children's school. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for radon.Today we're joined by Zan Jones, VP of Sales and Marketing for Radonova, Inc. to discuss what you can do to protect your family from radon exposure.
Transcribe →Influential Tribal Confederation Endorses Climate North Star global climate rescue plan
Jan 1600:59:18Tap to summarizeThe Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Tribal Council unanimously endorsed the Climate North Star global climate rescue plan at their regular meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The science-based plan, if implemented, would cause global temperatures to stop rising no later than 2035. "By blending climate science and indigenous science and wisdom," says CSKT Climate Coordinator and Climate North Star board member Mike Durglo, "Climate North Star offers inspiration and time-bound guidance to avert a climate catastrophe before it is too late. We urge indigenous and non-indigenous peoples to rally around this maximum speed plan which offers a unique path to preserving a livable planet for all of our children." Join us as we speak with Mike Durglo and Climate North Star founder and project director David Merrill.
Transcribe →New Report from American Lung Association on IAQ in Schools
Dec 1901:01:01Tap to summarizeThe American Lung Association is pleased to share the Clean Air School Challenge report on state policies on indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, A Win-Win for Lung Health: How Policies on Indoor Air Quality Make Schools Healthier and More Energy Efficient. This report summarizes the current landscape of IAQ policies across the country and provides clear, research-based recommendations that can guide educational conversations with partners who work in schools, public health, or environmental health and state government officials. This resource can support strengthening awareness of school IAQ and helping state government officials and partners understand where opportunities exist for conversations about improving healthy learning environments. We invite you to watch a brief 2-minute overview and download the report to learn how state policies can support healthier and more energy-efficient learning environments.
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Child Care Professionals Are on the Front Lines as Climate Change Risks Children's Health and Development
Nov 701:00:14Tap to summarizeAmid a changing climate and federal rollbacks to disaster relief and preparedness, early educators face an increasingly untenable child care landscape that will require state and local action. Young children and the people who care for them face particular challenges due to the historically underfunded early education system,5 affecting child health and safety as well as community recovery. Tune in as we speak with Dr. Hailey Gibbs with the Center for American Progress about how policymakers at all levels of government, child and public health advocates, and other community members must act to ensure that children are protected, to strengthen the early learning workforce, and to rally public support for the early childhood system as critical infrastructure that can help protect children against the effects of climate change and aid broader community recovery from natural disasters.
Transcribe →Change the Air Foundation
Oct 1000:59:02Tap to summarizeIndoor air quality is a public health issue hiding in plain sight. Tune in as we talk with Kendra Seymour, Vice-Chair & Co-Founder of Change the Air Foundation (501(c)(3)), about empowering families and schools to breathe safer indoor air through education, policy advocacy, and small-scale research. 🔗 Listen live on Oct. 10, 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern: https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceAmericaVariety/streams 🔗 Listen on demand starting Oct. 11: https://www.voiceamericamedia.com/show/go-green-radio-1/
Transcribe →Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Sep 1900:56:34Tap to summarizeClimate change is amplifying existing inequities that disproportionately affect students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. What's more, these students — many of whom lack consistent access to clean air and water and safe housing — are at greater risk of exposure to pollution that can worsen asthma and other health issues. They're increasingly and understandably anxious about the climate crisis — as the stakes are high and they will likely bear the brunt of it — and want to know what they can do about it. Join us as we speak with Dr. William Rodick and Rev. Terrance McKinley about this important issue.
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