# Environmental Health on The No Agenda Show Environmental Health comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to February 2024. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** January 2011 – February 2024 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [Als](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/als.md), [Arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bird Flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [Brain Damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-damage.md), [Chemtrails](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemtrails.md), [Crime Rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md), [Environmental Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Rachel Levine, HHS Climate Change Health Equity Initiative - **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-18 - **Time:** 2:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/rachel-levine-hhs-climate-change-health-equity-initiative.md Admiral Rachel Levine of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new initiatives targeting climate-related health issues in Black communities. The Office for Climate Change and Health Equity claims Black Americans are more susceptible to climate-related health risks and report higher levels of anxiety regarding environmental impacts. The program aims to empower community leaders through HHS-led resources and weekly updates. Keywords: [rachel levine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-levine.md), [hhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hhs.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [health equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-equity.md) ### Car Fumes, Heavy Braking, Heart Attack Risk - **Episode:** [1481: Injectables](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-28 - **Time:** 41:30–43:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables/chapter/car-fumes-heavy-braking-heart-attack-risk.md The British Heart Foundation releases a study suggesting that car fumes and dust from heavy braking increase the risk of heart attacks. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting the study is a "logical inconsistency" designed to discourage driving and provide cover for other health issues. Keywords: british heart foundation, car fumes, brake dust, [heart attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attacks.md), [environmental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-health.md) ### Tire Pollution, Microplastics, 6PPD Chemical Environmental Impact - **Episode:** [1455: Systemic Rivals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-29 - **Time:** 12:36–15:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals/chapter/tire-pollution-microplastics-6ppd-chemical-environmental-impact.md Environmental concerns are shifting toward tire wear as a major source of microplastic pollution and chemical runoff. Specifically, a chemical used to preserve rubber is being scrutinized for its impact on wildlife, potentially leading to new regulations for tire manufacturers similar to the "Dieselgate" scandal. Keywords: tire pollution, [microplastics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microplastics.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), 6ppd, rubber, [environmental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-health.md) ### Environmental Health Sciences, Social Justice Advocacy - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 2:14:02–2:16:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/environmental-health-sciences-social-justice-advocacy.md Professors at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health praised students for their commitment to "environmental and social justice" and "diversity, equity, and inclusion." The curriculum appears designed to produce "change-makers" and activists who will prioritize social impact over traditional public health duties like restaurant inspections. Keywords: [environmental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-health.md), [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/equity.md), [inclusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inclusion.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md) ### ALS Health Karma, Robot Sustainability Research - **Episode:** [1163: Cashless Millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1163-cashless-millennials.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-15 - **Time:** 1:50:25–1:58:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1163-cashless-millennials/chapter/als-health-karma-robot-sustainability-research.md The hosts provide health karma for a listener's husband struggling with ALS and discuss a PhD student's research into sustainability for robots. They also share a success story regarding a previous health karma request for a neurosurgery recovery. Keywords: [als](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/als.md), [health karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-karma.md), [robots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robots.md), [sustainability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sustainability.md), environmental engineering ### Phthalates in Macaroni and Cheese, Industrial Plasticizers - **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md) - **Published:** 2017-07-20 - **Time:** 44:14–48:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/phthalates-in-macaroni-and-cheese-industrial-plasticizers.md A study by the Environmental Health Strategy Center, reported by the New York Times, found high levels of phthalates in 29 out of 30 tested cheese products, with the highest concentrations in powdered macaroni and cheese. Phthalates are industrial plasticizers used in products like floor tiles and conveyor belts, and they are known endocrine disruptors. Kraft has defended its products, stating the levels are well below established safety thresholds. Keywords: [kraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft.md), [phthalates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phthalates.md), [mac and cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-and-cheese.md), [plasticizers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plasticizers.md), environmental health strategy center ### EPA Chief Gina McCarthy and the "Needs of the President" - **Episode:** [588: Velveeta Shortage!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/588-velveeta-shortage.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-05 - **Time:** 2:16:25–2:18:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/588-velveeta-shortage/chapter/epa-chief-gina-mccarthy-and-the-needs-of-the-president.md A clip of EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is analyzed, where she calls on scientists to help the agency meet the "needs of this President." The hosts find the phrasing alarming, suggesting it implies that scientific research should be tailored to support the executive branch's political agenda rather than objective truth. Keywords: [gina mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-mccarthy.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md), [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [environmental policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-policy.md) ### Early Intervention, Lead Poisoning Theory and Crime Rates - **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-20 - **Time:** 1:30:24–1:33:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/early-intervention-lead-poisoning-theory-and-crime-rates.md A doctor advocates for catching mental illness before age 14, while a competing theory suggests that historical spikes in violent crime were actually caused by lead poisoning from gasoline. The "lead-crime hypothesis" posits that brain damage from tetraethyl lead in the environment until the 1970s led to a generation of violent individuals, and the subsequent drop in crime is due to the removal of lead rather than policing. Keywords: early intervention, leaded gasoline, [brain damage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brain-damage.md), [crime rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crime-rates.md), [environmental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-health.md) ### Persistent Jet Contrails, Aborted Bird Flu Narrative - **Episode:** [266: Dead Angry Birds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/266-dead-angry-birds.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-02 - **Time:** 1:23:13–1:26:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/266-dead-angry-birds/chapter/persistent-jet-contrails-aborted-bird-flu-narrative.md The hosts speculate that the mass bird deaths in Arkansas could be linked to "persistent jet contrails" or a failed attempt to launch a new bird flu scare. They suggest the lack of media mentions regarding avian influenza is suspicious, given the scale of the die-off. The proximity of the event to Bill Clinton's political infrastructure in Arkansas is also noted. 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