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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


Pipelines Filled with Trouble - with Justin Nobel

  • Writer: Green Street Radio
    Green Street Radio

Highly toxic and radioactive fracking waste is being transported through makeshift pipelines with no government oversight. What could go wrong?

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about petrochemical plants dumping toxins in the nearby water, how Cambodian brick factories burning plastic clothes for fuel are making workers sick, and how wildfires in California are creating toxic air and debris from burning plastic structures, furnishings and personal items. Then investigative reporter Justin Nobel talks about the secret network of unregulated pipelines in fracking country carrying highly toxic and radioactive waste to unknown destinations. 


Green Street - Justin Nobel podcast

Links from the Interview


Links from the News

Petrochemical plants pour millions of pounds of pollutants into water: https://www.ehn.org/petrochemical-plants-send-pollutants-into-waterways-2670496106.html

Cambodian brick kilns powered by synthetic clothing scraps: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68102771






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