The Environmental Review

Note, as a podcast, we stand for factual information (any bias should be backed with claims although we tried not to be biased except for at the very end of the pod) - everything here has been factually collected to the best of our knowledge. We support climate improvements and the use of green tech, though we do not necessarily align with any political party. The little 'two cents' at the end was...

In this episode, we’re diving into a groundbreaking study published in Climate Resilience and Sustainability . Led by Dr. John Redhead from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, along with researchers from the University of East Anglia, this study provides an in-depth analysis of how climate change could radically transform UK agriculture by the year 2080. With global temperatures projected t...

In today's episode, we’re exploring the incredible story of the Brazil Nut tree—a true giant of the Amazon rainforest. This towering tree is more than just a source of nuts. It’s a key player in the rainforest’s ecosystem, a symbol of how humans have shaped nature, and now, thanks to groundbreaking research, it’s a genetic marvel that’s giving us new insights into biodiversity and conservation. Sp...

Road salt pollution is an extremely secretive weapon that damages our organisms, our land, and even our human health. Led by Professors from Virginia Tech, we look today at the promising potential of cattail plants to fight pollution, and additionally analyse alternatives used by individuals in New Hampshire and Scandanavia. Contacts - feel free to reach out! Gmail: theenvironmentalreview@gmail.co...

In this podcast episode. we look at the groundbreaking research from Elisabeth Van Roijen (University of California, Davis), Sabbie Miller (University of California, David) and Steve Davis (Stanford University) as they look at the potential for concrete to lock carbon away for good. By adding concrete with bio-synthesised alternatives, our buildings could sequester carbon for billions of years, re...

In January 2025, a variety of wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles Area have broken out, putting more than 180,000 people at risk. In this episode, we cover what they are, California's extensive battle with wildfires, and the surprising impacts of AC in response to these wars. Our hearts go out to the people faced with the wildfires. Stay safe, and stay informed. (note - the Maria in the podcast i...

Northvolt, a large green battery producer in Sweden, has recently filed for Bankruptcy in the United States, accumulating over $5.8 Billion in debt. We cover the story of it's collapse, and it's significance in Europe's sustainability industry. While this is a huge loss, there is still hope for the future. Contacts Email: theenvironmentalreview@gmail.com Instagram/X: theenvironmentalreview

Today, we looked at the carbon footprint - a popular buzzword that actually has significant scientific meaning. We look at Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (CO2e), and look at the implications of watching Netflix and sending emails on your environmental footprint. Contacts - feel free to reach out! Email: theenvironmentalreview@gmail.com Instagram/X: theenvironmentalreview

What are microplastics? In our first episode, we cover microplastics, what they are, how they affect the environment, and what is being done to resolve it's widespread glitter-like effect. In the future, we hope to get some researchers to deep dive into the problem! Contacts - feel free to reach out! Email: theenvironmentalreview@gmail.com Instagram/X: theenvironmentalreview