About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of the war with Iran on marine life and other environmental issues.
The War with Iran Is Endangering Marine Life. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Oil spills caused by airstrikes in the war with Iran could have severe consequences for the rich marine biodiversity in the Persian Gulf. Nearly one in five Americans likely have nitrates in the their tap water, contaminants linked to birth defects and cancer risk. Plant seeds can “hear” sounds that tell them to sprout. El Niño is likely to return this summer. How hot will it be? Kokushobi hot.
Topics covered
- marine life
- oil spills
- water contamination
- nitrates
- El Niño
- biodiversity
Keywords
- marine biodiversity
- oil spills
- nitrates
- tap water
- El Niño
- contaminants
- birth defects
- cancer risk
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iran, Persian Gulf
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