Listen "Dispelling Thanksgiving Myths and PFAS Developments | 11.26.21"
Episode Synopsis
November is a month dedicated to the contributions of Native Americans. Stereotypes, myths and misunderstanding of Tribes are still very much part of public perception, however. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales talks with some members of the Native Community about how we can all celebrate Native people without promoting stereotypes or appropriating their culture.
Environment Correspondent Laura Paskus talks to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney about some interesting new developments regarding PFAS chemicals. These are a family of toxic substances that have been tied to the use of firefighting foams at a handful of military installations, including Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases. The EPA recently declared four of those chemicals as hazardous waste, at the request of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Sec. Kenney talks about how that development may have impacts far beyond New Mexico.
Correspondents:
Antonia Gonzales
Laura Paskus
Guests:
Josh Arce, Partnership With Native Americans
Dorie Panganiban, LaVida Mission
James Kenney, New Mexico Environment Department Secretary
Environment Correspondent Laura Paskus talks to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney about some interesting new developments regarding PFAS chemicals. These are a family of toxic substances that have been tied to the use of firefighting foams at a handful of military installations, including Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases. The EPA recently declared four of those chemicals as hazardous waste, at the request of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Sec. Kenney talks about how that development may have impacts far beyond New Mexico.
Correspondents:
Antonia Gonzales
Laura Paskus
Guests:
Josh Arce, Partnership With Native Americans
Dorie Panganiban, LaVida Mission
James Kenney, New Mexico Environment Department Secretary
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