Cora Young is an atmospheric and analytical environmental chemist from York University in Toronto. Chemical and News Engineering Magazine has named her to the Talented 12 list, which recognizes up-and-coming chemistry researchers and innovators who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Cora went to the Arctic on a scientific research trip to take samples and found forever chemicals PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in the Arctic.
CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) as an aerosol propellant were banned when we discovered they were breaking apart our planet’s ozone layer, but they were replaced with other forever chemicals that can cause problems as well. These chemicals keep getting replaced again and again as we discover the damages they are causing.
Cora and Laura discuss ways to reduce using these forever chemicals in everyday items around our home.
104. Turning Plastic Into Fuel
103. Beyond Plastic Awards
102. Toxins In Our Plastic Products
101. Apocalypse Never
100. SUPing with Plastic Tides
99. The Trouble With Glass
97. Pika Diapers
96. Bottled Water
95. Sustainable Seafood
94. The Mississippi
93. The Green News Industry With Betsy Rosenberg
92. Kathryn Kellogg
91. Practical(ly) Zero Waste Podcast
90. Power Knot Food Waste Digesters
89. Garik Himebaugh, Eco-Stylist
88. Compostable Cutlery
87. Vegan Chef Max La Manna
86. ZW Grocery Delivery
85. MacKinnon Bros. Brewing Co.
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