Na'ilah Dawkins, CID

Greener Thoughts

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Welcome to Greener Thoughts. I help you understand the environment today, so you can experience a greener life. My name is Na'ilah Dawkins. I have been an Environmentalist since age 12 and knew I'd be a scientist growing up so I became a Sociologist!🎁Be an entrant in my 3 special annual giveaways!🎁 Featured in:🌟 January 2020 Podblade.com article '43 Expert Tips to Creating a Successful Podcast'🌟 June 2019 Guest Blog post of the Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter's blog🌟 3-time Guest Podcaster and over 23-times Guest Co-host✔️Cover Art by Greener Thoughts, Creator and Host - Na'ilah

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Na'ilah Dawkins, CID

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How Fasting Works 09.01.2020 47:59

Step into the New Year learning what health really is about and learn how fasting, when added to your healthy lifestyle changes can yield great results. #religion #fasting #weightloss #research #greenerthoughtspodcast    ***Until mid-January 2020, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank yo...

Crush the Climate Crisis in 7 Impactful Ways 05.01.2020 56:15

Happy New Year to everybody, take a kick out of eliminating carbon in it's tracks with these actionable steps - heard here! #happynewyear #carbon #climatechange #research #greenerthoughtspodcast   ***Until mid-January 2020, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** ...

A Different Kind of Storm...:The Connection Between La Niña and Diarrhea Cases 02.01.2020 48:04

Happy New Year everyone!  #happynewyear #sanitation #environment #facts #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***Until mid-January 2020, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Announcements: 1) Green New Year's Resolutions - January 1st Resources from the podcast: 1) https:/...

The State of the Environment 2019: 28 Alarming Statistics You Need to Know! 29.12.2019 39:45

Cheers to this year and many more years of a better environment! #climatechange #planet #environment #facts #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: N/A ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Desktop/Mobile: Podcast page (main): https://anchor.f...

6 Need to Know Winter Root Vegetables! 26.12.2019 43:28

Winter is here...and so are the winter root vegetables you never knew were so tasty! #winteriscoming #winterishere #food #cooking #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: N/A ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Resources from the podcast: 1) Book:...

How to Prep Your Preserved Homemade Foods 22.12.2019 46:32

Whether canned, pickled, or smoked beware of false food prep instructions and tune in for information about how to store and tend to your food to make it last longer. #food #foodscience #Poland #illness #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you...

What's Up in Flames? Europe's Biomass Burning of U.S. Wood 19.12.2019 1:02:11

We are better than biomass. Let's change the conversation and talk about more renewable resources that are better! #climatechange #deforestation #Europe #protest #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!*** Announcements...

LEDs & Christmas Trees!: How to Recycle Christmas Lights 15.12.2019 58:19

This holiday season (and future ones) check how and where to recycle your lights! #holiday #reuse #recycle #Christmas #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  SHOUT OUT'S: 1) The Glitter Room Barbados - https:/...

Honolulu's New Powerful Law to Ban Plastic Pollution 12.12.2019 38:01

Hawaii is prosperous, a popular destination spot, and now...packing a punch to plastic single-use pollution. Check out this episode about how Hawaii is shaking up plastic waste for good.  #ban #pollution #plasticwaste #law #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apolog...

A NEW Enzyme to Keep Millions of Polyester Pollution at Bay? 08.12.2019 53:39

Green your wardrobe with new research and better alternatives to manmade fabrics! #fabric #pollution #fastfasion #research #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Announcements: 1) Human Rights Day - December...

The Beauty and Benefits of Natural Hair Dyes 05.12.2019 46:49

Kick your 'do into high gear with organic and more natural alternatives better than hair dyes from past generations.  #haircolor #beauty #organic #research #greenerthoughtspodcast  ***For December 2019 onward, episodes will be delayed 1-3 days at a time because of my work traveling schedule. This will be temporary. Apologies in advance. Thank you for understanding!***  Announcements...

Countries, Climate Change, & Comparisons: World Renewable Energy Most Benefits Countries with High CO2 Levels 02.12.2019 48:18

Learn how renewable energy can shape your country (big or small) and what companies and investors can look forward to buy investing in renewable energy!  #climatechange #countries #renewableenergy #research #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: 1) World AIDS Day - December 1 and 2) Results of My 1st "Greener Thoughts" Anniversary Celebration Prize Giveaway! Resources from the podcast: 1) htt...

10 Better Alternatives to Buying on Black Friday* 28.11.2019 55:34

Go a different route this year and instead of shopping frivolously, spend time with friends, cook meals, or watch a marathon of your favorite movies! #bashBlackFriday #consumerism #stateparks #givingtuesday #greenerthoughtspodcast *= denotes permanent annual giveaway Announcements: 1) My 1st "Greener Thoughts" Anniversary Celebration Prize Giveaway ends!, 2) Black Friday (Friday after Thanksgiving...

10 Eco-friendly, Sustainable Gifts for the 2019 Holiday Season* 24.11.2019 46:25

Green your shopping this holiday season with something that will have the receiver glow with joy! #sustainable #holiday #gifts #buy #greenerthoughtspodcast *= denotes permanent annual giveaway Announcements: 1) Buy Nothing Day - held annually  on Black Friday, 2) Fur Free Friday - held annually on Black Friday (U.S. event), and 3) International Jaguar Day - November 29 Resources from the...

10 Top Techniques to Recycle Better* 22.11.2019 1:21:01

20 million is the tonnage of electronic waste thrown away each year. One ton of scrap from discarded computers contains more gold than can be produced from 17 tons of gold ore (Treehugger). #gogreen #learn #howtogogreen #recycle #greenerthoughtspodcast *= denotes permanent annual giveaway  Announcements: 1) World Fisheries Day - November 21 Resources from the podcast: 1) TerraCycle HQ address...

10 Ways to Not Waste Water* 17.11.2019 1:00:01

Water is one of our most pure resources. Let's all protect it and learn how to and explore more with these helpful, easy-to-do tips. #protectwater #water #ecofriendly #ways #greenerthoughtspodcast  *= denotes permanent annual giveaway SPECIAL SHOUT OUT's to Angelica from her podcast, "A Little Bit of Everything with Me" @ https://anchor.fm/everythingwithange Episodes featuring Angelica's voic...

10 Reasons to Go Green Now!* 14.11.2019 50:29

Learning how to green your everyday life and the reasons that make the most impact on the planet has never been more simple. Please enjoy the resources here and share them with friends and family. #realfood #fairtrade #ecofriendly #green #greenerthoughtspodcast *= denotes permanent annual giveaway Announcements: 1) America Recycles Day - November 15 https://americarecyclesday.org/, 2) Internationa...

11 Different Ways to Green Your Laundry - Today* 11.11.2019 45:30

Greening your laundry never was so simple. Learn what plant-based laundry detergents rank the best, why hand washing is easy, and how to preserve your clothes for years to come. #clothes #laundryday #energyefficient #green #greenerthoughtspodcast *= denotes permanent annual giveaway Annoucements: 1) Children's Day in India - November 14th Resources from the podcast: 1) https://www.reviewed.com/hom...

10 Ways to Green Your Kitchen + Celebrating My 100th Episode!* 08.11.2019 54:59

Please come celebrate the 100th episode of "Greener Thoughts" - and learn how to make your kitchen green just in time for the holidays! #cooking #food #recycle #clean #greenerthoughtspodcast   *= denotes permanent annual giveaway Annoucements: 1) Today marks the 100th episode of "Greener Thoughts", it's also a year to the month that since the podcast started :D!, 2) Thanks go to the Host...

The Top 20 Greenest Cities in the United States in 2019* 04.11.2019 36:15

How green is your city? Find out here in this podcast episode! #green #repyourcity #goinggreen #ranked #greenerthoughtspodcast *= denotes permanent annual giveaway Annoucements: 1) https://theplaidzebra.com/new-urban-algae-canopy-produces-as-much-oxygen-as-four-hectares-of-woodland/ - The Biolamp Design , 2) Nov 3 - Daylight Saving Time Ends, 3) https://www.un.org/en/events/environmentconflictday/...

Environmental Factors, Rural Populations, and the Ties to Diabetes Risk 01.11.2019 48:43

Did you know that Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes and type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5%? Please be sure to check out this information if you know someone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or those most likely to be diagnosed with this deadly, serious chronic disease. #diabetes #diabeteshealth #environmental #research #greenerthoughtspodcast  Res...

The Crux to Carbon?: A New, Developed Process of Removing Carbon from Our Atmosphere 28.10.2019 39:22

Carbon is the new cigarette - everyone wants to get rid of it! Tune in to learn about this fascinating and brilliant new technology created to capture CO2. #carboncapture #carbon #research #technology #greenerthoughtspodcast Resources from the podcast: 1) https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1029/2019GL084612 - Climate Change and Flooding in Central and Eastern Europe, 2) https://pub...

What is a Bombogenesis? 25.10.2019 1:00:19

The bomb is about to drop...get the news fresh about what a bombogenesis is and how you prevent the worse effects to hit you this late fall and winter! #winter #winteriscoming #storm #dayaftertomorrow #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: 1) U.N. DAY - October 24, 2) Take Back Your Time Day - October 24 (U.S. and Canadian event), 3) International Day of Climate Action - October 24, 4) National Pr...

5 Better Alternatives to Talc Powder! 21.10.2019 51:02

#thickthighssave lives, and because they do protect your lady part nether regions and BOTH women and men guard your armpits because this podcast episode is what your pits need! #babypowder #baby #JohnsonandJohnson #beautyindustry #greenerthoughtspodcast CORRECTION: captainblankenship.com NOT captainblanketship.com. Announcements: 1) www.snowleopard.org Resources from the podcast: 1) https://s...

The Bigger, Bloodier, and Bountiful: Study Shows Mosquitoes are Bigger in Lower Income Areas 18.10.2019 55:16

The poor amongst us struggle in so many ways, this should be one less one. #research #waste #deadly #Baltimore #greenerthoughtspodcast Announcements: 1) Happy (Belated) Global Handwashing Day - October 15  - https://globalhandwashing.org/, 2)  International ShakeOut Day - October 17 - https://www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/, 3) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - October...