Best New Emerging Contaminates Podcasts (2025)

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LTR - Ep 20 - Current Event - EPA Approves Final Clean Up for San Jacinto River Superfund Site 16:10

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In this 20th Episode, I discuss the Current Event of The US EPA's Approval of The Final Clean Up Plan for The San Jacinto River Superfund Site. On September 9, 2025 The US EPA announced that they approved the final clean up plan for The San Jacinto River Pits Superfund Site. These river pits are two locations one Northern and one Southern, where th…

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Emerging Contaminants: Non-Tailpipe Vehicle Emissions 46:52

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While we all notice the emissions exiting our vehicle's tailpipes, the emissions from brake dust and tire wear are often overlooked. Scientists are now turning their attention to these lesser-known pollutants, which are emerging as significant environmental concerns. As studies begin to grasp the extent of such impacts from automotive use on our en…

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LTR - Ep 19 - Why are we still using inferior field measurements from "Sniffers?" 32:26

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In this 19th episode, I discuss the question, "Why are we still using inferior field measurements from "Sniffers?"" In this Episode 19, I talk about how "Sniffers"; "PIDs" (Photo Ionization Detector), FIDs (Flame Ionization Detector) and OVAs (Organic Vapor Analyzers) provide unreliable results. As such, I ask the question, "why are we still using …

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LTR - Ep 18 - Current Event - Cuyahoga Ohio $130M Sediment Clean Up and Gorge Dam Removal 22:47

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In this 18th episode, I discuss the Current Event of The Cuyahoga Ohio $130M Sediment Clea Up and Gorge Dam Removal. In this episode 18, I discuss an article I ran across published August 28, 2025 by The Akron Beacon Journal by Derek Kreider. The article discusses the details of this large project that is set to begin any day. This $130M project ha…

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LTR - Ep 17 - Current Event - Largest Gasoline Pipeline Spill Since 2016, Now Estimated at 97,000 Gallons 25:12

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In this 17th Episode, we discuss a current event, The "Largest Gasoline Pipeline Spill Since 2016, Now Estimated at 97,000 Gallons." In this Episode 17, we review a recent publication about this event. The article was published in The Colorado Sun on August 27, 2025 entitled "Gasoline spill near Durango now estimated at 97,000 gallons, making it Co…

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Emerging Contaminants: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) 32:01

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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products can be found in every home in America, but now they are also showing up in our wastewater systems and even our lakes and rivers. In this third episode of the Emerging Contaminants series, hear from Professor Bill Arnold (University of Minnesota), Eva Weiler (K&L Gates), and Victor Xu (Marten Law) as they e…

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LTR - Ep 16 - What is a "Threshold of Interest" and a "Reportable Quantity?" 18:58

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In this Episode 16, we discuss what is a "Threshold of Interest" and a "Reportable Quantity." In the Remediation Industry, a "Threshold of Interest" is a contamination level that is the goal of the remediation. This level can have many variables that make it differ. It can vary State to State and for different types of contaminates. Typically, The …

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LTR - Ep 15 - What Does TPH Mean and Why Is It The BEST Remediation Measurement? 19:51

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In this Episode 15, we discuss "What Does TPH Mean and Why is it The BEST Remediation Measurement?" TPH stands for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons. TOTAL means ANY and ALL captured and provided in a single measurement. GRO stands for Gasoline Range Organics. This typically covers the carbon number ranges of C6-12. DRO stands for Diesel Range Organics.…

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LTR - Ep 14 - PFAS/PFOS The "Forever Chemical," Forever or NOT Now?" 24:43

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In this episode 14, we discuss the current state of PFAS/PFOS. PFAS/PFOS is commonly referred to as the "Forever Chemical." Forever Chemical due to its strong resistance to being broken down by purpose and design. However, today, contrary to what the name implies, there are all kinds of companies with solutions that are claimed to remediate PFAS/PF…

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Emerging Contaminants: Ethylene Oxide 30:08

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In the second installment of our Emerging Contaminants series, we turn our attention to ethylene oxide, a chemical critical to the sterilization of medical and protective equipment yet increasingly scrutinized for its potential carcinogenic effects due to widespread use and long industrial history. In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Pritchett…

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LTR - Ep 13 - What Are The Most Common Environmental Remediation Reports? 22:24

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In this Episode 13, we discuss the most common environmental remediation reports. Specifically, describing the purpose of each different type of environmental remediation report so that when the different names are referred to, we provide some insight as to what each report is and why they exist. Each type of report has a purpose and for the most p…

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LTR - Ep 12 - Who is OMG Solutions and OMG's Owner Randy Cook? 43:16

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In this Episode 12, we have a live interview of Randy Cook Owner of OMG Solutions to get a deeper insight into Who OMG Solutions is and get the background on both OMG Solutions and Owner Randy Cook. This week's episode is sponsored by Our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental and Sponsor OMG Solutions. Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of TPH Fie…

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LTR - Ep 11 - Pipeline Releases and General Remediation, Longer is NOT Better! 23:05

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In this Episode 11, we discuss Pipeline Releases and General Remediation. It's an observation I've made and a topic that I've never understood. On these type of larger scale remediation projects, I've seen Environmental Contractors chose to go with what they think is a less expensive approach of using Microbos (micro-organisms aka bacterial) or Enz…

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LTR - Ep 10 - Emergency Response vs. Traditional Remediation, Different But The Same! 20:48

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In today's Episode 10, we discuss the difference in Emergency Response and Traditional Remediation. This 10th episode was brought to us by our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental. Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of Field Test Kits that provide Fast, Accurate and Economical analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons that can be implemented in both Eme…

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LTR - Ep 9 - Who is Hanby Environmental and Who's Behind It? 36:27

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In today's Episode 9, brought to us again by our ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental, we take a dive into "Who is Hanby Environmental and Who's Behind It?" Hanby Environmental was founded by John D. Hanby on March 6, 1986 (over 39 years ago). Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of Our TPH Field Test Kits for the analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons…

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LTR - Ep 8 - Changes in How We Think of Oilfield Waste 18:07

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In this Episode 8, we talk about how changes are taking place in how Oilfield Waste is looked at. Thank You to Our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental. Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of Field Tests that provide Fast Accurate and Economical analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil an Solid Surfaces and Water. The Great State of Texas and Th…

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LTR - Ep 7 - What is "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm?" 13:38

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In this episode we provide the insight into what "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm" is and How it came to be. A Paradigm is a model, A Paradigm Shift is when a New Model is created to improve a process. "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm," is the new way to remediate hydrocarbons. "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm," is the po…

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The ESG Era: Progress, Pushback, and the Path Ahead 19:06

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In 2024, key legal and regulatory shifts transformed the ESG landscape across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and EU. In the U.S., the SEC adopted—and later stopped defending—climate disclosure rules, while the Department of Labor’s ESG rule faced litigation and Congress advanced anti-ESG bills. At the same time, the EPA began deploying $27 billion under t…

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This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget. 29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the governor stops short of a veto but airs his criticism of the $14.3 billion budget. Plus, pushback over RITBA's decision not to release a full inspection report on the Mt. Hope Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel has the analysis from Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal. Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin, and t…

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LTR - Ep 6 - Field Measurements 14:08

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In this episode, we discuss field measurement options for the Remediation Industry. What are the different field measurement options and their purpose for monitoring the remediation process. OVAs, PIDs, FIDs and Field Test Kits. Building on prior discussions about how its important that you have accurate and reliable field measurements to montior y…

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On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out? 29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year's General Assembly session. What's in, what's out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Gove…

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LTR - Ep 5 - What Does Delineation Mean? 12:49

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In this Episode 5, we discuss what the remediation term Delineation means? Delineation means to define the area of contamination that needs to cleaned up or remediated. Delineation mainly means the horizontal spread of contamination, but also includes the vertical spread. And in order to properly Delineate or define the contamination area, more dat…

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Emerging Contaminants: Microplastics 42:35

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In the debut episode of our Emerging Contaminants series, we examine the widespread presence of microplastics in our environment, including in human and animal bodies and throughout our food systems. Because microplastics originate from larger plastic products, regulatory efforts have targeted the broader plastic lifecycle: from manufacture, import…

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On Lively, winners and losers as the long-awaited state budge emerges from the House. 29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the state budget finally emerges from the House; we'll tell you about likely winners and losers. Plus, a date and a new price tag for the Washington Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel hears outrages and kudos from Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, former state representative Nick Gorham and Step Machad…

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LTR - Ep 4 - Field Measurements vs Lab Analytics; The BEST Approach is Using BOTH! 20:02

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During this episode we discuss the best approach is not using Field Measurements OR Lab Results, but instead using BOTH! It's important to use RELIABLE Field Measurements to monitor the cleanup or remediation work, to know when to send samples off for Third Party Lab Analytics, which are then Confirmatory Samples, confirming what you already know f…

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LTR - Ep 3 - Absorbents 14:50

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During this episode we discuss the role of Absorbents in the Cleanup or Remediation processes. Building upon the previous episode where we discussed the differences in Cleanup and Remediation, Absorbents can be utilized in both processes to assist in the Cleanup (moving or relocating) of the contaminate of concern and/or the actual Remediation (add…

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LTR - Ep 1 - Introduction to LTR Podcast and LTR Host 7:03

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During this first episode, we introduce the purpose of the new "Let's Talk Remediation" podcast being to discuss all things relating to the Remediation Industry. Also, we introduce Our Host Charles D. Fator and provide a little insight to his background. We also introduce Hanby Environmental as our first and ongoing primary Show Sponsor supporting …

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LTR - Ep 2 - Cleanup vs Remediation 14:29

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During this episode we discuss the differences between the industry terms Cleanup and Remediation. For the most part in the Remediation Industry, these terms are used interchangeably, however, they shouldn't be. They are very different! Here we discuss why they are not the same. This episode was sponsored by Hanby Environmental our ongoing Sponsor.…

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On Lively: The AG steps up with suggestions for the healthcare crisis on our doorstep. 29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment: the AG says the healthcare crisis is on Rhode Island's doorstep and has suggestions. Plus, who's in the running for governor on the Democratic side? And it's the homestretch for the General Assembly. Moderator Jim Hummel gets analysis from veteran reporter and political contributor Scott MacKay, GOP strategist Lisa…

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On Lively, big pushback on proposed raises for the governor's cabinet heads. 29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the outcry over proposed raises for the governor's department heads. Plus, what's next for the Washington Bridge after the Trump administration's release of $221 million for the rebuild. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former State Representative Mike Marcello, RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers, and Brown University Pol…

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On LIvely, the real cost of pallet shelters and the bigger picture of affordable housing 29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the frustrating search for transparency about the cost of the Providence pallet shelters. Plus, can a familiar sea of asphalt be transformed into affordable housing? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Providence College Political Science Professor Adam Myers, and Rep…

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This week on A Lively Experiment, confusion reigns during Trump's first week in office. Are funds to fix the Washington Bridge in jeopardy as a result of a larger federal pause? Plus, news on Johnston's affordable housing fight. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podc…