The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.
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episode 280: Environmental Minimalism
Joshua and Ryan discuss the relationship between minimalism and environmentalism with author and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and they answer the following questions:
What is our biggest environmental problem, and is it too late to fix it? (01:38)
Since environmentalism is an idea that I cannot back down from, compromise on, or see from both sides, at what point is it dangerous to keep saying there are no ‘shoulds’? (04:33)
Why are landfills more prominent in the United States compared to Europe? (09:28)
How can we make individuals and companies more environmentally conscious? (11:47)
What is your opinion regarding the policy of the United States to ‘leap-first, look-later’ regarding environmental chemicals? (23:29)
What is the Toxic Substance Control Act? (27:36)
What are PFAs? (29:46)
Why have we seen such an increase in chronic diseases among children? (30:53)
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