Plastic and Human Health: What We Do and Do Not Know with the Minderoo Foundation
Description
In this revealing episode of "Plastic Podcast," host Clark Marchese delves deep into the alarming gaps in our understanding of plastics and human health. Joined by Dr. Sarah Dunlop, Dr. Bhedita Seewoo, and Dr. Louise Goodes from the University of Western Australia, the discussion centers around their extensive research documented in the Plastics Human Health Map. This comprehensive project aggregates all known research linking plastics and their associated chemicals to human health outcomes, highlighting vast uncharted territories in scientific knowledge. The episode explores the daunting realities of microplastics and chemical exposures, the societal and environmental justice issues surrounding plastic pollution, and the urgent need for global policy changes. Listen in for an in-depth conversation that not only uncovers the hidden dangers of plastic but also emphasizes the critical need for further research to safeguard future generations.
Episode Guests:
Dr. Sarah Dunlop on LinkedIn and publications on Research Gate
Dr. Bhedita Seewoo on LinkedIn and publications on Research Gate
Dr. Louise Goodes on LinkedIn and publications on Research Gate
Plastic Human Health Map here
Learn more about the Minderoo Foundation here.
More information about the episode and the Plastic Podcast
Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
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Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos
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