2. Dilution may not be the solution: The global footprint of wastewater pollution

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/3f/6f/93/3f6f93be-335c-b793-d831-71f4310b3a46/mza_5581547723673014506.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

waste(d)water

The Nature Conservancy

6 episodes

1 week ago

Waste(d)water, a groundbreaking podcast from The Nature Conservancy, exposes one of the world's dirtiest secrets: wastewater pollution. Eighty percent of global wastewater enters our waterways without adequate treatment, taking a toll on both human and ecological health. In this series, we invite experts from across disciplines and geographies to unpack this complex challenge and share real-world solutions. From resource recovery to community engagement to green infrastructure, we can reshape how we perceive and manage wastewater.

Science

RSS

All content for waste(d)water is the property of The Nature Conservancy and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Science

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44094816/44094816-1754087526102-828885f4d5e9a.jpg

2. Dilution may not be the solution: The global footprint of wastewater pollution

waste(d)water

36 minutes 12 seconds

4 months ago

2. Dilution may not be the solution: The global footprint of wastewater pollution

Where does our wastewater really go — and what is it doing to our oceans? In this episode of The Nature Conservancy’s waste(d)water podcast, host Kassie Morton speaks with Dr. Ben Halpern and Dr. Cascade Tuholske about their groundbreaking global model that maps nutrient and pathogen pollution from human waste for over 135,000 watersheds. Discover how 25 of these watersheds contribute nearly half of the world’s wastewater nitrogen, why even advanced treatment systems can harm ecosystems, and how our diets play a surprising role. This eye-opening conversation reveals the hidden scale of wastewater pollution and offers hope for data-driven solutions for healthier oceans and communities.

So you never miss an episode, subscribe on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts, follow us on Instagram and X @wastedwaterpod. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the show so we can continue making more content.

Visit the podcast blog⁠ for shownotes (see this episode's), including guest bios and resources referenced in the episode.