Tiny plastic fibers, mostly from the clothes we wear, are ending up in our air, our food, and our own bodies. But there are solutions on the horizon. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the hidden costs of our dependence on fossil fuels, the EPA's effort to reduce state and local control over pipelines and power plants, and how New England states are joining together to promote residential heat pumps. Then Dr. Lisa Erdle, Director of Science and Innovation a

More great information about how to make your home a safe and healthy place to spend most of your time. Are you aware of all the possible chemical toxins in your home or apartment? This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the serious health and environmental issues related to nuclear power and how plastic water supply pipes are contaminating our drinking water.  Then Patti talks about chemicals lurking in personal care products and bedding, how to get rid of pests

We spend about 75% of our lives in our homes or apartments. Let's make sure they're healthy! This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the politics of ultra-processed foods, the Trump administration’s support for Bayer in the fight over glyphosate, and how clothing in the EU will soon carry a digital passport showing its origin and chemical contents. Then Patti talks about the best ways to store food, clean your floors, do the laundry, and use personal care product