The Theory of Obesogens with Bruce Mohun

Could early-life exposure to chemicals pre-determine our size?

Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, and scientists are puzzled over its cause. Is it really just a matter of calories in and calories out? Could there be another reason?

On this edition of Green Street Patti and Doug welcome filmmaker and science journalist Bruce Mohun to talk about his new documentary film, “Programmed to be Fat.” The film explores the highly controversial theory of obesogens – chemicals in our environment that may play a significant role in causing obesity in humans.

For more info:  Learn more about the film

It’s a Wireless World, But Is It Safe? with Deborah Kopald

What are the potential effects of long-term exposure to wireless transmitters? Are they as safe as their manufacturers claim, or is commerce once again getting out ahead of science? Are children more vulnerable than adults?

In this week’s show we discuss the health impacts of our increasingly wireless world with EMF expert Deborah Kopald.

Get more info:

Wireless Right to Know

Visit the Center For Safer Wireless

Citizens For Safe Technology

Are Wireless Schools Safe for Kids? with Dr. Magda Havas

As school systems across the country rush to install wireless transmitters in classrooms,  some environmental health experts are warning that constant low-level radiation from these devices can interfere with normal physiological development and may lead to health problems later in life.

On this edition of Green Street, Patti and Doug speak with internationally-renowned expert Dr. Magda Havas, of Trent University in Canada, about wireless radiation and its effects on children.

For more info:

Visit the web site of Dr. Havas

The Center for Safer Wireless

Citizens for Safe Technology

The EMR Policy Institute