pollutants
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, pollutants has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Dec 2025).
A pollutant or novel entity is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effect, or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource. These can be both naturally forming or anthropogenic in origin. Pollutants result in environmental pollution or become of public health concern when they reach a concentration high enough to have significant negative impacts.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Environmental health |
Who talks about pollutants on podcasts?
pollutants came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Age of Aquaticus | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Dec 2025)
What is pollutants mentioned alongside?
pollutants is most often mentioned alongside Jad Abumrad, National Institute of Health and Lula Miller.
Mentioned together: Jad Abumrad, National Institute of Health, Lula Miller, UC Berkeley, Neanderthal, Carl Zimmer, Jurassic Park, Berkeley, California, Milwaukee, Radiolab