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.
84. Biotech: Sustainable Innovations
83. Recycling Waste Water
82. Home Renos
81. Sandor Katz: Fermentation Revivalist
80. Zero Waste in Hawaii
79. Ocean Legacy Foundation
78. Zero Waste in Hong Kong
77. Recycling Coffee Cups
76. Data Reporting on Sustainability
75. Green Philly
74. Sustainable Remark Glass Studio
73. Ray C. Anderson Foundation
72. Fats, Oils, & Grease Waste
71. Secondhand with Adam Minter
70. The Strumbellas
69. Managing Waste Services With Elytus
68. Enzymes Breaking Down Plastic
67. Microplastic In Our Atmosphere
66. Zero Waste Buildings
65. Plastic in the Arctic
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