Climate Change, Environment, Science and the Law

by Gregg M. Goldfarb

This show presents guests to discuss a range of topics on the most critical issues of our times, including climate change, energy, the environment, science, and the law. Oftentimes, the topics are intertwined making the discussions multi-layered and fascinating. Guests are industry leaders that discuss the issues in a question and answer format almost as if they are in a courtroom. Guests are not prepped prior to the show. As a trial attorney that focuses on environmental, institutional sexual abuse, healthcare and pharmaceutical litigation for several decades, Gregg digs into the guests opinions and points of view with the objective of advancing the issues involved with these critical topics. This is show for you if you find yourself asking these questions. Is climate change real? Is climate Change caused by humans? Is climate change caused by fossil fuels? Should I be worried about climate change? Is renewable energy reliable? How does the Iran conflict or war impact energy? Will the Iran conflict or war cause nations to use more renewable energy? Is renewable energy better for the planet than fossil fuels? Do fossils fuels (oil, gas) warm the planet? How do fossil fuels warm the planet? What is plug in solar? Can I buy a plug in solar? Does my State permit plug in solar? Will plug in solar reduce my electric bill? Can I install plug in solar myself? Why are my electric bills rising? Is the price of gas going to go up or down? What is a heat dome? Are heat domes caused by climate change? Why is Trump stopping wind farns? Why is Trump attacking renewable energy? Is it legal for Trump to pay conpanies not to create wind farms? What is geothermal energy? Is hydrogen a potential source of clean energy? What is clean energy? What is net zero emissions? Does geoengineering work? What is geoengineering? What are the risks or downside to geoengineering? Can solar panels help farmers? Are agrovoltaics good for farmers? How many environmental regulations has Trump rescinded? How many clean energy jobs were lost because of Trump? How much clean energy did we lose because of Trump? What is the Strait of Hormuz? How does the Strait of Hormuz impace the price of gas? What is causing the water shortages in the Colorado River? How is the government dealing with the shortage of water from the Colorado River? Why don't people trust science? Should I be skeptical of science? Should I trust my doctor? Should i trust AI for my medical issues? Are plastics bad for the planet? Does recycling work? Does recycling helo reduce the use of plastic? What is happening to the bee populations? Are bees in trouble? What can be done to help the bee populations? What are monarch butterflies? Are the monarch butterlies in danger? Are pesticides bad for humans? Is glyphosate bad for humans? Why are wildfires so big? Is climate change causing the wildires? Why do we use pesticides? What are herbicides? Are herbicides bad for the planet? Is paraquat dangerous for people? Is roundup dangerous for people? Is rounder toxic? Can roundup cause me to get cancer? Can roundup cause my to get non hodgkins lymphoma? Why are social media companies being sued? What is the update on the roundup litigation? Did Bayer settle the roundup cases? What are the terms of the roundup settlement? What is the update on the Johnson @ Johnson talc cases? What the terms of the settlement of Johnson @ Johnson talc cases? What is the status with the Boy Scout sexual abuse cases? What is the status with the MESH litigation? What is the status with the AFFF litigation? What are PFAs? What are forever chemicals? Are forever chemicals bad for us? Are PFAs bad for us? How can I avoid PFAs in my drinking water? Is Trump doing anything about PFAs? Are microplastics are problem for us or the planet? How do microplastics harm us? Does capital punishment work? Is Trump using firing squads? Is Trump using the electric chair? Are native plants better for your yard? Are non-native plant

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Can Big Oil Be Sued for Climate Change? The Suncor Case Explained | Daniel Farber

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Mass Tort Update 2026: Meta Settlement, Round Up, J&J Baby Powder, & Hernia Mesh Cases | Steve Smith Pt. 1

If you or a family member has a case in Talc, Roundup, Hernia Mesh, or the social media litigation, you've probably heard a settlement number in the news and wondered wha

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Is Your Cereal Lying to You? A Former Kellogg Insider Explains | Lisa Sutherland & Marion Nestle

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J&J Talc Settlement Explained: Who Qualifies and What Happens Next | Cameron Stevenson

Ten years. Three bankruptcies. Multiple trials. A lead plaintiffs' firm disqualified along the way. The Johnson & Johnson talc litigation has produced just about every is

Aug 27
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Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update: Covidien Verdict, Bard Settlement, and What Comes Next | Timothy O'Brien

Larry Patterson went in for a routine hernia repair. He came out, eventually, with several inches of his bowel removed. Timothy O'Brien, board-certified trial attorney

Aug 21
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The Future of Solar with Bill McKibben: Farmers, Plug-In Solar & the Iran Conflict

Sunlight travels 93 million miles to reach Earth, and as Bill McKibben points out on this episode of Climate Change Environment Science & the Law, none of those miles pas

Aug 5
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The 28th Amendment: One Man's Plan to Fix a Broken Constitution | Tom Teicher

Is the Constitution built to handle the next 250 years, or is it time for a real mechanism for change? Tom Teicher, a constitutional thought leader, spent years developin

Jul 29
32 min

Every Continent, 50 Years, No Regrets: Building a Career You Love | Ron Magill

When Ron Magill announced his retirement on February 15th, plenty of people assumed South Florida was losing its most recognizable voice in the animal world. On thi

Jul 27
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When Your Boss Asks You Out: Workplace Harassment, Retaliation & Your Rights | Jesse Weinstein

Has a boss ever asked you to drinks or dinner, and something about it felt off? On this episode of Cut to the Chase: host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Jesse Weinstein, a

Jul 18
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Separating Fact From Fiction on Plastics: A Materials Scientist's 5,000-Study Review | Dr. Chris DeArmitt

Is plastic really the environmental villain it's often portrayed to be, or have politics and misinformation overtaken the science? Dr. Chris DeArmitt, founder of the Plas

Jul 12
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GLP-1s, Peptides & Testosterone: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You | Fabian Calvo

One in eight Americans is already on a GLP-1. Within the next 12 to 24 months, that number could jump to one in two. And most people have no idea where these drugs actual

Jul 3
27 min

Why Organizations Really Fail — A Retired Lt. Colonel Explains | Jacob Bustoz

Leadership gets tested when the stakes are high and failure isn't an option — and few understand that better than someone who led where decisions carried life-and-death c

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How to Make a Documentary in 2026 | Steve Dabal

The barrier to making your first film has never been lower, and this episode breaks down exactly how to start. In Part 2 of his conversation with host Gregg Goldfarb, f

Jun 21
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Slow Down, Start Over: What Italy Taught a Burned-Out Filmmaker | Steve Dabal Interview | Italian Wannabe

Most of us are moving faster than ever — more content, more hustle, more output. But what if the most powerful thing you could do right now is stop? In this episode of

Jun 11
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The War on Science: Climate, Misinformation & How to Fight Back | Dr. Michael Mann

Science is under attack, and not by accident. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Michael E. Mann, one of the world's leading climat

Jun 10
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Talc Lawsuit Update: J&J Bankruptcy Dismissed, Trials Ahead | Cameron Stephenson

One of the largest mass tort litigations in U.S. history is heating up, and this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know. From the collapse of Johnson & Johns

May 28
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Crisis doesn't care about your schedule, and when it hits, the difference between survival and collapse comes down to judgment, preparation, and who you have in your cor

May 20
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