The LED Problem - with Mark Baker
- Green Street Radio
- Apr 11
- 1 min read
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.
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 potential harm from your gas stove: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/have-a-gas-stove-how-to-reduce-pollution-that-may-harm-health-202209072811
Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/02/health/phthalates-affect-newborn-brain-development-wellness/index.html
How to reduce exposure to phthalates and reduce risk of breast cancer
New federal rules may invalidate state laws on toxins: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/05/trump-pfas-toxic-forever-chemicals#
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