Episode 2: Extraction and Refining

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A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health

Moms Clean Air Force

6 episodes

5 days ago

Moms Clean Air Force is a community of over 1.5 million parents and caregivers fighting for clean air and climate action. This capsule podcast, hosted by Osasenaga Idahor, takes a deep dive into the way our plastic-filled world harms both our health and the climate. Osasenaga and many special guests introduce us to the basics of plastic production and teach us about where it comes from, how it’s made, and why it’s a problem. And we know this can be a daunting topic, so make sure to take action with us along the way and stick around for our conversation about resilience in the last episode!

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Episode 2: Extraction and Refining

A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health

17 minutes 1 second

2 years ago

Episode 2: Extraction and Refining

Join us for Episode 2 of our journey to learn about where plastic comes from and why it's so dangerous for our health and climate. Be sure to check out the ways you can take action below!

This Episode Featured: ⁠Roishetta Sibley Ozane⁠, previous Louisiana Field Organizer for Moms Clean Air Force

LEVEL 2 ACTION ITEM: BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE

Moms Clean Air Force has millions of members across the nation who want to work to protect their communities from the plastic elephant in the room
Even if you don’t live in one of the states with a huge presence of the petrochemical industry, the pollution from plastic is an issue that affects all of us because we all use plastic. So try to get involved!

Extra Reading Materials:

Study Finds Exposure to Air Pollution Higher for People of Color Regardless of Region or Income | US EPA

Ingested microplastics: Do humans eat one credit card per week? | ScienceDirect

‘They’re in the air, drinking water, dust, food …’ How to reduce your exposure to microplastics | The Guardian