Today is Earth Day, which means you should step up your recycling, right?  

Wrong!

KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler reports that this year, climate activists are targeting both plastics and the myth of recycling.

Today is Earth Day, which means you should step up your recycling, right?  
Wrong!
KCBS Radio's Matt Bigler reports that this year, climate activists are targeting both plastics and the myth of recycling.

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The myth of recycling: The plastic industry is lying to you

Those who are affected by osteo-arthritis typically have issues with completing seemingly simple tasks like walking or bending down for groceries. 

While the pain is definitely present, doctors are unable to diagnose the chronic condition until it's interfered with everyday activities. 

But researchers from Duke University are learning that the damage in the bones can start up to eight years before an X-ray picks it up. 

For a better understanding, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Virginia Byers Kraus, Lead author of the study and a professor of medicine at Duke University.

Those who are affected by osteo-arthritis typically have issues with completing seemingly simple tasks like walking or bending down for groceries. 
While the pain is definitely present, doctors are unable to diagnose the chronic condition until it's interfered with everyday activities. 
But researchers from Duke University are learning that the damage in the bones can start up to eight years before an X-ray picks it up. 
For a better understanding, KCBS Radio anchors Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Virginia Byers Kraus, Lead author of the study and a professor of medicine at Duke University.

Osteoarthritis damage can begin 8 years before X-ray detection is viable

Don't be surprised if you have to pay more for not showing up to an appointment. 

What was once a fee for flaking on a doctor's visit, is now seen at businesses across the board. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Adam Rust, Director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America.

Don't be surprised if you have to pay more for not showing up to an appointment. 
What was once a fee for flaking on a doctor's visit, is now seen at businesses across the board. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising were joined by Adam Rust, Director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America.

Punitive no-show fees see uptick at many businesses

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi was awarded the highest civilian honor today at the White House. 

As KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports, she was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Congressmember Nancy Pelosi was awarded the highest civilian honor today at the White House. 
As KCBS Radio's Megan Goldsby reports, she was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The myth of recycling: The plastic industry is lying to you

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