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7:20

Since the early 1980’s women in Chattanooga have been honored for their community service and hard work when it comes to making our community better. More than 300 women have received awards and the next time this happens is coming up on November 12th. I should say the jed and jr show is very proud of one recipient this year, darde long from the Chattanooga zoo. Our show nominated her. Welcome Nicole osborne Watson.

7:35

It’s the lethal impact of pollution. The World Health Organization estimates that the death toll from pollution is about 7 million people a year worldwide. Now massive wildfires are hurting Americans with breathing problems etc.

 Dr. Sean Richards joins us from utc environmental science department…..i would imagine that climate change is making parts of our country more fire-prone..it’s hotter and drier

7:50

Millions of people have been turning to protein powders and shakes when it comes to hitting their daily nutrition goals. But recently, consumer Reports is warning people that some of these products contain levels of toxic heavy metals including lead. Good morning to ed jones who owns Chattanooga’s nutrition world.