Healthy Teens, Healthy Planet - Teens Inspiring Teens
”Healthy Teens Healthy Planet Podcast”. Our Mission: To create a Healthier, Kinder, and Greener Planet. We empower the next generation of leaders by providing action plans for each pressing topic. Our focus is on promoting health equity and environmental stewardship through rigorous research and public education. Our primary objectives are to guide young people and their families toward becoming responsible citizens and leaders, advocating for a more compassionate and sustainable world. - For feedback or suggestions, contact us at TeensInspiringTeens@gmail.com. - Intro and an outro music composed by Luke K.
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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Today's episode is all about finding creative and practical solutions to make a positive impact on homelessness in big cities with genuine compassion.
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"UCSF CASPEH Executive Summary 2023" site: https://homelessness.ucsf.edu/sites/default/files/2023-06/CASPEH_Executive_Summary_62023.pdf
U.S. News & World Report. (April 6, 2023). These States Have the Largest Homeless Populations. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/states-with-the-most-homeless-people
American Psychological Association. Abramson, A. (November 1. 2021). Cultivating empathy. Monitor on Psychology, Vol. 52, No. 8. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/11/feature-cultivating-empathy
Why Should You Volunteer At Your Local Food Bank? - Second Harvest of the Greater Valley. Retrieved from: https://localfoodbank.org/why-should-you-volunteer-at-your-local-food-bank
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Throughout this podcast, we've discussed the importance of reducing single-use plastics, using reusable alternatives, advocating for minimal packaging, getting involved in cleanup initiatives, and educating others about plastic pollution. These tips may seem simple, but when implemented collectively, they can make a significant impact on our environment.
Here are some resources and support information to help you dive deeper into the topic of plastic pollution and BPA:
National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/plastic
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/topics/bpa/index.html
."Chemicals in Plastic: What’s Safe and What’s Not" by the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/treatments/Pages/Chemicals-in-Plastic-Whats-Safe-and-Whats-Not.aspx
"Plastic Containers and Food Safety" by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/plastic-containers-and-food-safety/
"Microwaving food in plastic containers: A recipe for disaster?" by the Medical News Today: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321764
"Leaching of chemicals from plastic containers into food and drinks" by the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/micro/leaching/en/