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.
64. Smart Waste with Rubicon Global
63. Canadian Beef
62. Coffee Waste in Scotland
61. Cycling and Zero Waste Life
60. Amazon Soils & Biochar
59. Worms! With Waste Not Farms
58. Eat The Dishes
57. ZW Saint Paul, MN
56. Glowing Green Australia
55. Bright Green Lies
54. The Great Pivot
53. Brambles CHEP
52. World Wildlife Fund
51. Procter & Gamble
50. Bioengineering With Genomatica
49. The Vinyl Institute
48. Sustainable Brands Detroit '19
47. Ocean Plastic & HP Inc.
46. Carbon Emissions Of Plastic
45. Beer - Toast Ale
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