5 Minutes for Earth

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017 - Fast Fashion and Clothing Waste With Elias Alvarez Sep 18, 2021

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Join us this week as we discuss the environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry and clothing waste with Elias Alvarez! We expose the fast fashion industry and share the facts of what these companies are doing. Then find out all the ways you can make a difference right now!

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https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

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Our favorite sustainable fashion brands:

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing

Sources and links for this episode:

https://environmental-action.org/blog/5-tips-to-reduce-clothing-waste/

https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/textile-waste-environmental-crisis

https://blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2020/08/29/the-highest-price-of-fashion/

https://impakter.com/fast-fashion-effect-on-the-environment/

016 - Electric Vehicles vs. Gas Powered Vehicles With Angelo Ramos Sep 11, 2021

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This week we are looking at the environmental impacts of electric vehicles compared to the environmental impact of gasoline powered vehicles with Angelo Ramous. When I first stared researching this topic I thought I knew for sure what the answer was. I was absolutely shocked to find out the truth and I think you will be too. We present you with the facts about E.V.s and gas powered vehicles and share the best way you can make a difference for our planet with your transportation methods.

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https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

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@placer_environmental_club

Sources and links for this episode:

https://www.energysage.com/electric-vehicles/costs-and-benefits-evs/evs-vs-fossil-fuel-vehicles/

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/electric-vs-gas-it-cheaper-drive-ev

https://youmatter.world/en/are-electric-cars-eco-friendly-and-zero-emission-vehicles-26440/

https://www.cooleffect.org/electric-car-pollution-how-does-it-compare-to-gas-cars

015 - Vegan/Vegetarian Diets With Zoe Haskins Sep 08, 2021

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We are back again this week with one of my personal favorite co hosts, Zoe Haskins! We’re chatting about vegan and vegetarian diets and the science behind them. Turns out, meat production is really bad for the planet. Find out all the facts and why meat diets are a problem here.

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

@placer_environmental_club

Sources and links for this episode:

https://clear.ucdavis.edu/explainers/meat-bad-environment

https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/what-is-the-climate-impact-of-eating-meat-and-dairy/

https://animalequality.org/news/7-facts-about-meat-consumption-and-production-that-are-destroying-the-planets-resources/

https://www.milliondollarvegan.com/do-humans-need-meat/

014 - Household Toxic Chemicals with Lendri Purcell Jun 26, 2021

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This week we are chatting about toxic household chemicals with Jonas Philanthropies’ Vice President and founder of Families Advocating for Chemical and Toxics Safety (F.A.C.T.S.), Lendri Purcell! The toxic chemicals hiding in your couch, chemical effects on wildlife, fast food container problems, rethinking your health and so much more! Learn just how many chemicals we interact with on a daily basis and how many of those might be toxic. Find out about the far reaching effects of bringing chemicals into our homes without even knowing it. Then hear about all the ways you can transition to a healthier, toxic chemical free, life!

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

Follow us on Instagram:

@placer_environmental_club

Sources and links for this episode:

https://www.ewg.org/

https://jonasphilanthropies.org/

https://www.factstoaction.org/

https://greensciencepolicy.org/

013 - Watersheds with Sol Henson Jun 11, 2021

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This week we are chatting with environmental science educator Sol Henson about local waterways and watersheds. Contaminates, ecosystems that rely on watersheds, animal waste and so much more! Learn about watersheds with us then find out how you can help keep our waters clean!

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

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@placer_environmental_club

Sources for this episode:

https://sierrastreamsinstitute.org/

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/watershed.html

https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/how-we-protect-watersheds/#:~:text=Conserve%20water%20every%20day.,or%20pesticides%20in%20your%20yard.

https://www.neefusa.org/lesson-1-watershed-basics

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/watershed/

012 - Light Pollution with Ranger Gordon and Ranger Paula Jun 07, 2021

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This week we are chatting about light pollution with Bryce Canyon Rangers Paula and Gordon! Dark skies, animals effected, constellations, culture, and so much more! Learn about the dangerous effects light pollution has on the natural world and why dark skies are so important historically and culturally. Then find out all the ways you can help preserve dark skies and stop light pollution today. Can you imagine looking into the sky and not seeing any stars? People around the world are already living like that! The long list of effects on wildlife, culture and society is frankly a little disappointing when we have the power to make a really big difference on this issue with simple steps. Come learn with us, then make a charge for our skies, for our planet, and for our future.

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

Follow us on Instagram:

@placer_environmental_club

Sources for this episode:

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/impressive-ways-reduce-light-pollution.php

https://www.globeatnight.org/light-pollution.php#:~:text=In%20disrupting%20ecosystems%2C%20light%20pollution,relations%2C%20and%20cause%20physiological%20harm.

https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/pollution/#:~:text=Artificial%20light%20has%20several%20general,which%20exhausts%20and%20kills%20them.

https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/human-health/#:~:text=Humans%20evolved%20to%20the%20rhythms,cycle%20of%20day%20and%20night.&text=Research%20suggests%20that%20artificial%20light,diabetes%2C%20breast%20cancer%20and%20more.

011 - Corals with Zoe Haskins May 28, 2021

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This week we are focusing on corals with club member Zoe Haskins! Corals and marine diversity, coral bleaching, why corals are in trouble and so much more! Come learn about beloved coral reefs with us then find out what changes you can make to help save corals. When I started writing this episode I didn't realize how much trouble is facing our corals. I was shocked to find out how bad a shape our precious coral reefs are in because of coral bleaching, mining, fishing and pollution. It’s a great issue because no one is talking about it. Listen now to learn about corals and find out what changes we must make to save our coral reefs.

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

Follow us on Instagram:

@placer_environmental_club

Sources for this episode:

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/thingsyoucando.html

https://www.epa.gov/coral-reefs/what-you-can-do-help-protect-coral-reefs

https://www.chasingcoral.com/

https://www.upworthy.com/see-stunning-before-and-after-shots-of-coral-reefs-as-ocean-temps-rose-by-only-2-degrees

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/scientists-work-to-save-coral-reefs-climate-change-marine-parks#:~:text=Despite%20their%20importance%2C%20warming%20waters,coral%20reefs%20around%20the%20world.&text=Genetics%20is%20also%20becoming%20a,with%20more%20heat%20tolerant%20coral.

https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/corals-and-coral-reefs#:~:text=Coral%20reefs%20are%20the%20most,reefs%20for%20food%20and%20shelter.

010 - Bats with Corky Quirk May 21, 2021

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It's freakin bats! Another long episode this week focusing on bats! We are chatting with Corky Quirk, environmental educator and keeper of bats. Baby bats, cute little bats, all the bat niches, the importance of bats in our environment, the fastest mammals on earth and so much more! Join us as we learn about bats, why they are so important and what we can do to help them. Bat populations are plummeting worldwide so the time to help out our little bat friends is now.

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

Follow us on Instagram:

@placer_environmental_club

Sources for this episode:

https://norcalbats.org/

https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/10/12/how-common-are-bats-with-rabies-and-should-you-worry/#:~:text=Less%20than%201%2F10%20of,another%20animal%20via%20a%20bite.

09 - Green Spaces with Carl Clark May 15, 2021

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On this extra length episode we are taking with Carl Clark about green spaces and parks! Recreation, the importance of parks in our society, plant power, why trash is trashy, and so much more! Learn from 40 year green space manager and find out all the ways you can support and enjoy green spaces!

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

Follow us on Instagram:

@placer_environmental_club

Sources for this episode:

https://ellisonchair.tamu.edu/health-and-well-being-benefits-of-plants/#:~:text=Studies%20show%20that%20people%20who,channel%20their%20stress%20into%20nurturing.&text=Therapeutic%20Effects%20of%20Gardening.,people%20who%20have%20undergone%20trauma.

https://www.environmentshow.com/david-attenborough-quotes/

08 - Environmental Contamination with Angela Rydelius May 07, 2021

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On this special episode we are talking with Angela Rydelius from McCampbell Analytical about soil, water and air contamination! Toxic runoff, hazardous soils, pesticide usage effects, and testing soils! Learn about contamination facts and testing, then find out all the ways you can help keep soil and water clean!

Check out our website:

https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

Follow us on Instagram:

@placer_environmental_club

Check out McCampbell Analytical:

https://www.mccampbell.com/

Sources for this episode:

https://www.environmentalpollutioncenters.org/soil/facts/