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Toxic Fires - with Silverio Caggiano

Writer: Green Street Radio
Green Street Radio

House fires are becoming more toxic and deadly than ever before, thanks to the increasing use of plastic in home construction and furnishings.


In the news this week, Patti and Doug talk about a new court ruling ordering the FCC to explain why it has still not updated its 30-year-old wireless radiation exposure guidelines, and how the Trump administration is quietly working to hide the astronomical costs of climate-related weather events. Then firefighting and hazmat expert Silverio Caggiani explains how fighting fires has become increasingly dangerous as modern homes are filled with plastic, including plumbing, floor covering, furniture, drapes, and even clothing!


Toxic Fires - with Silverio CaggianoGreen Street with Patti & Doug Wood

Links from the Interview

Buckeye Environmental Network: https://benohio.org/our-people/


Links from the News

• Court gives the FCC 30 days to respond on wireless radiation exposure limits: https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/court-gives-fcc-30-days-respond-chd-petition-wireless-harms/


• The $1 trillion climate problem Republicans are ignoring: https://newrepublic.com/article/196978/1-trillion-climate-problem-republicans-prefer-ignore


 
 
 

The ChildSafe School - Part One

Writer: Green Street Radio
Green Street Radio

Updated: Aug 14

School is a child's second home, but the products used in and around schools can contain an array of chemicals known to be harmful to kids.



In the news this week, Patti and Doug talk about the Trump administration blocking wind power projects, harmful chemicals found in baby mattresses, and how the EPA has disbanded the department to study nitrates in drinking water. Then in Part One of a two-part series, we focus on environmental exposures in schools, addressing toxic cleaning products, diesel exhaust from idling school buses, and pesticides commonly used on school grounds. More information including scientific studies, policy suggestions, Q&A sheets, and videos available on the program website. www.TheChildSafeSchool.org. 


The ChildSafe School Part OneGreen Street with Patti & Doug Wood

Links from the Interview

• The website of the ChildSafe School: https://www.thechildsafeschool.org/





Links from the News

• Court orders Pentagon to stop blocking wind projects: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/climate/pentagon-reviews-wind-farms-court-order.html


• Baby mattresses contain an array of chemicals: https://www.ehn.org/infants-mattresses-toxic-chemicals




 
 
 

Preventing Breast Cancer - with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners

Writer: Green Street Radio
Green Street Radio

What if the real solution for reducing the risk of breast cancer was eliminating the chemicals in our environment that have been linked to the development of the disease?



This week, in a special edition of Green Street, Patti and Doug talk briefly about President Trump’s angry dismissal of climate change science. Then Nancy Buermeyer and Laura Gillan from the non-profit Breast Cancer Prevention Partners talk about the organization's many efforts to raise awareness of the role toxins in our everyday lives play in the development of breast cancer, and what people can do to support their mission. Please share widely with friends and family. 


Breast Cancer Prevention - with Breast Cancer Prevention PartnersGreen Street with Patti & Doug Wood

Links from the Interview

• The website of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners: https://www.bcpp.org/


 


Links from the News





 
 
 
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