While the system provided by the Safe Drinking Water Act is deeply problematic, the lack of improvement of drinking water in America is ultimately a bipartisan failure, with neither party taking action, says Seth Siegel. Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/UBK61JbNNl4
Seth Siegel says that if the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was responsible for drinking water instead of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency it would be treated as more of a public health issue instead of an environmental issue. Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/UBK61JbNNl4
Why did @SethMSiegel open his book Troubled Water with the story of #PFAS pollution in Hoosick Falls, NY? He wants to show how even the most picture-perfect communities can have drinking water problems that are ignored. Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/UBK61JbNNl4
Luke Runyon is a reporter at KUNC in Colorado and produces stories focused on water for a network of NPR stations throughout the Southwest. In this episode Luke describes the iconic Colorado River, including the perspective from his flight over its course, from mountains to the Pacific Ocean, which its…
Seth Siegel, author of Troubled Water, says that two-thirds of Americans drink bottled water instead of tap water and the money they spend would make a tremendous impact if instead invested in public drinking water systems. Watch the full conversation at https://youtu.be/UBK61JbNNl4
Eric Adler is the CEO of Flume. In this episode Eric explains how in the era of residential water conservation and wired homes the Flume Smart Water Monitor allows people to track their house's water use in real-time on a smartphone and provides alerts about excessive use and leaks. He…
What do Navajo do if they don't have running water at their house? They fill up and shower at the homes of relatives or haul water, which could be from unsafe sources used for livestock or agriculture... or abandoned wells. Watch the full podcast at https://youtu.be/goq7JD_FbKc
Emma Robbins is Director of the Navajo Water Project. In this episode Emma talks about the Navajo Nation and how Navajo are 67 times more likely than other Americans to live without running water, with one in three families hauling water home every day. She explains that the Navajo Water…
Seth Siegel is the author of Troubled Water: What’s Wrong With What We Drink. In this episode Seth discusses why he opened the book with the story of PFAS pollution in Hoosick Falls, the concept that chemicals are considered innocent to public health until proven guilty, and the state of…
Jane Gilbert is the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Miami. In this episode Jane explains how climate change is impacting Miami, including through increased heat, sea level rise, and stronger storms. She explains the new Miami Forever Climate Ready plan and how the city is adapting with infrastructure,…
Dr. John Burns is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. In this episode John explains the critical importance of coral reefs to the ocean ecosystem and coastal communities. He talks about the health of coral reefs in Hawaii and globally, as well as what changes in…
Apryl Boyle is the Founder and Executive Director of El Porto Shark. In this episode Apryl discusses misconceptions about sharks, the importance of changing public opinion, ways to raise awareness, and the role of partnerships in protection. She talks about aggregation of shark conservation data and forecasting marine life populations.…
Earl Swift is author of Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island. In this episode Earl explains how the unique community in the Chesapeake Bay is struggling as the island disappears through a combination of erosion, subsidence, and rising seas from climate change. He talks about…
Sean Swentek is Executive Director of A Walk On Water and a member of the Board of Directors for the International Surf Therapy Organization. In this episode Sean discusses the use of surfing as therapy for a wide range of issues including children with special needs, individuals with disabilities, veterans…
Dr. Denise Herzing is the Founder and Research Director of the Wild Dolphin Project. In this episode Denise talks about her 35 years spent studying dolphins in the wild and why it is a unique and important approach. She discusses what science knows about the high intelligence level of dolphins,…
Ryan Bigelow is the Senior Program Manager for Seafood Watch at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. In this episode Ryan discusses how the popular Seafood Watch guide helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that support a healthy, more sustainable ocean. He explains how people can…
Travis Loop talks about his decision to buy a more sustainable and less toxic surfboard from Firewire, including a leash made from eco-friendly materials and a traction pad created from algae.
Mark Price is the CEO of Firewire Surfboards. In this episode Mark discusses how Firewire makes more sustainable surfboards, leashes, and traction pads that are better for people - including shapers - and the environment. He talks about the impact of having Kelly Slater and Rob Machado as advocates and…
Dr. Vanessa Pirotta is a marine biologist in Australia who uses technology to study whales. In this episode Vanessa discusses collecting whale snot with drones, her research on the impact of global shipping on marine giants, how alarms can prevent entanglement in fishing nets, and the importance of science communications.
On the waterloop podcast Chad Nelsen of the Surfrider Foundation discusses how surfers are like scientists because of how they study the ocean and how they are uniquely positioned to be environmental advocates.
Chad Nelsen is the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. In this episode Chad discusses the organization's mission, Smartfin technology, plastic pollution, offshore drilling, climate change, and surfers as scientists and environmental advocates.
