In this quick 5-minute monologue, I break down what “forever chemicals” really are, why they don’t break down in our bodies or the environment, and how they quietly make their way into our water, food, and everyday products.

With a few surprising facts and straight talk (no jargon), this episode connects the dots between science, health, and the choices we’re being asked not to think about.

If you’ve ever wondered what PFAS are—and why they matter to everyone—this is the place to start.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Voices of the Future Series, where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying the voices of wonderful young leaders who are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Nour Jaafer is a High School Junior at Malden High School and a Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative Program Alumni.

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying the voices of wonderful young leaders who are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Christina Mui is an award-winning High School student at Winchester High School and Alumni of the Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative. Christina won the Clean Water Action Youth Leadership Award in Fall 2024 and continues to be an outstanding youth leader in Environmental Advocacy in Massachusetts.

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Tsering Dolkar is a recent High School Graduate from Malden High School and Alumni of the Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative. Tsering will soon be joining Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania where she will be majoring in Biology and minoring in Environmental Studies.

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Welcome to the third episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Addison McWayne is a High School Junior at Malden High School and member of the Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative.

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Welcome to the second episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Jonathan Lan is a High School Senior at Weston High School and will soon be joining the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he will be pursuing Environmental Studies.

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Welcome to this exciting first episode of the Voices of the Future Series that will be sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Angela Phu is a High School Senior at Malden High School that is currently one of the amazing young people taking part in the Youth Action Collaborative Program spearheaded by Clean Water Action.

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Welcome to this exciting episode of The Climate Voices Podcast. Our distinguished guest, Yesenia Rivera is the Executive Director of Energy Allies, leading a team that revolutionizes energy by working with communities most impacted by climate change and ensuring they lead local clean energy solutions. Yesenia talks about the work that Energy Allies does by connecting with communities in Massachusetts and New York with the aim of understanding and reducing barriers in the energy system by co-designing clean energy solutions that enhance people's power to break the reliance on fossil fuels.

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