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The Nuclear Myth - with David Schlissel

  • Writer: Green Street Radio
    Green Street Radio

Nuclear power is not the solution to our energy problems, and engineer and economist David Schlissel explains why.


This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how the Trump administration wants to change the meaning of the word “harm,” how big tech data centers are sucking up tremendous amounts of water in places where water is already scarce, and how Exxon Mobil’s Baytown refinery and plastic recycling facility has racked up 16,000 clean air violations. Then engineer, economist and nuclear expert David Schlissel explains the economics of nuclear power, and how the industry has consistently misled consumers about the realities of its product. 


Links from the Interview

David's consulting page: https://schlissel-technical.com/


Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: https://ieefa.org/people/david-schlissel


Links from the News


Exxon Mobil's big refinery and recycling center in Baytown, Texas released millions of pounds of toxins into the air. https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/11/texas-exxon-clean-air-act-penalty-affirmed/


The LED Problem - with Mark Baker

  • Writer: Green Street Radio
    Green Street Radio

LED lighting may use less energy, but it comes with a host of serious problems, including threats to your health.


This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the toxic emissions from gas stoves, why it's critical for pregnant women to avoid products with phthalates, and how the Trump administration is preparing to pre-empt state laws on toxic chemicals. Then LED lighting expert and Softlights Foundation president Mark Baker talks about the health problems associated with LED lighting. 


The LED Problem with Mark Baker


Links from the Interview

The Softlights Foundation website: https://www.softlights.org/

The Petition - Ban Blinding Headlights and Safe Lives: https://www.change.org/p/u-s-dot-ban-blinding-headlights-and-save-lives


Links from the News

How to reduce exposure to phthalates and reduce risk of breast cancer


The Poisoning of America - with Sharon Udasin

  • Writer: Green Street Radio
    Green Street Radio

Corporate greed and government acquiescence have created one of the great environmental crises of our lifetime.


This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the lawsuit that could bankrupt Greenpeace, the new study linking PFAS in drinking water with increased rates of cancer, and what’s really in that gum you’re chewing. Then author and investigative reporter Sharon Udasin talks about the new book she has co-authored, “Poisoning the Well - How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America,” which details the corporate greed and government acquiescence that has led to one of our greatest environmental and public health crises of our time. 


The Poisoning of America with Sharon Udasin


Links from the Interview

Link to Sharon's book "Poisoning the Well" https://islandpress.org/events/sharon-udasin-poisoning-well


Exposure to "forever chemicals" in drinking water linked to cancer: https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/2025/2/science-highlights/pfas-water-cancer


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