Rich sits down with Ken Cook, the President and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group, to discuss environmental policy, informing safe consumer choices, and more. To read more about Ken and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll811 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... MOMENTOUS Get 20% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2024 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & ERIC JACKOWITZ https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 Introduction to the Environmental Working Group 00:02:27 Challenges in Environmental Policy-Making 00:05:13 Influence of Lobbying and Partisan Dynamics 00:07:44 Consumer Empowerment and Information Dissemination 00:10:28 Impact of Consumer Enthusiasm on Markets 00:12:07 Lack of Trust in Regulatory Bodies 00:13:15 Funding and Lobbying Efforts of the Environmental Working Group 00:15:20 Empowerment Through Information and Market Influence 00:18:38 The Impact of Consumer-Facing Reports 00:20:19 Challenges in the Personal Care Industry 00:23:18 Driving Change Through Consumer Awareness 00:24:18 The EWG Verification Program 00:27:45 Meaningful Labels for Consumers 00:29:49 Consumer Awareness and Engagement 00:32:23 Sponsor Break 00:33:53 Toxicity and Consumer Awareness 00:39:46 Impact of Chemicals on Human Health 00:43:20 Criticism and Response 00:45:24 Scientific Perspectives and Industry Response 00:48:34 The Regulation of Environmental Chemicals 00:50:51 The Impact of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water 00:52:33 Health Impacts and Legal Battles Related to PFAS Exposure 00:56:46 Challenges in Eradicating Glyphosate in Pesticides 01:00:07 Consumer Awareness and Regulatory Actions Regarding Glyphosate Exposure 01:08:18 EU's Regulatory Approach and Cultural Perspectives 01:13:04 The Precautionary Principle 01:13:57 GMO Labeling and Transparency 01:15:28 The Influence of Consumer Awareness 01:16:53 The Farm Bill and Agricultural Subsidies 01:21:12 Proposed Changes in the Farm Bill 01:29:02 Support for Regenerative Farming 01:34:18 Impact of Consumer Choices 01:37:04 The Political Dynamics of the Farm Bill 01:39:33 Consumer Empowerment 01:44:49 Personal Care products and Consumer Empowerment 01:53:09 Shifting Environmentalism 01:57:05 Empowering Consumer Choices 01:58:24 Credits * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast