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April 13, 2017: The future of seafood—from aquaculture to sea greens Apr 13, 2017

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In part two of our interview with chef and author Barton Seaver we explore how the oceans can help feed a world feeling the effects of climate change and a rapidly expanding population.

April 6, 2017: Seafood is an 'irrational' economy Apr 06, 2017

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Eating more seafood can be beneficial to human health, and the health of our environment. But increasing our production and consumption of seafood in a sustainable way poses challenges. In this week's podcast, chef and author Barton Seaver, director of the Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative at the Center for Health and the Global Environment, explains why we need to change how we think about seafood—and the types of fish we're willing to eat.

March 23, 2017: The impact of a single opioid prescription Mar 23, 2017

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In this week’s podcast we explore how doctors’ prescribing habits may be fueling the nation’s opioid epidemic—and what can be done to change that.

March 16, 2017: Nanoparticles in food Mar 16, 2017

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In this week's podcast we explore the growing use of nanotechnology in food. We speak with one scientist who is at the forefront of research on how these microscopic particles may affect our health, both positively and negatively.

March 9, 2017: Climate change and mental health Mar 09, 2017

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In part four of our series on climate change and health we explore how environmental changes may have wide-ranging effects on mental health around the world.

March 2, 2017: Climate change and food Mar 02, 2017

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In part three of our series on climate change and health we examine how environmental changes will affect not only the food we can grow, but how they will make what we're already growing less nutritious.

Feb. 23, 2017: Empathy and the environment Feb 23, 2017

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In part two of our series on climate change and health we explore ways to communicate effectively about the issue. What can be done to convince skeptics? And we'll explain why empathy might be the key to shifting the conversation.

Feb. 16, 2017: Climate change and health (Part 1) Feb 16, 2017

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In this week’s episode: Part one of our multi-part series looking at the links between climate change and health. In part one, we share an in-depth conversation about the effects of climate change and the steps we can take to reduce the damage.

Feb. 9, 2017: Boosting childhood development Feb 09, 2017

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In this week's episode: Researchers say they've identified ways to boost the cognitive development of children in low- and middle-income countries, plus the challenge of funding basic science research.

Feb. 2, 2017: Travel restrictions and refugees Feb 02, 2017

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In this week’s episode: The effects of new restrictions in the United States on refugees and immigrants. We take a closer look at President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration and the impact it could have on millions of refugees around the world—as well as immigration policy at home and abroad.

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