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Every Rock Has A Story Ep. 80 is out - "Trouble with Brick"

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Ethan Baxter
Mon, Mar 18, 2024 7:24 PM

Dear MSA Colleagues,

Excited to announce that the next episode of Every Rock Has A Story is now
out on YouTube!

Episode 80 https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y
"Trouble with Brick" https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y
Co-host Prof. Praven Kumar https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y
https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y

In this episode, learn how the brick manufacturing industry is contributing
to pollution, climate change, sea level rise, and public health in
Bangladesh.  Prof. Praveen Kumar from the Boston College School of Social
Work tells the story of this human made earth material and how it has
affected the lives of millions.  At least three key natural rocks &
minerals play a role in this surprising story - clay, coal, and ice.

Please watch, enjoy, and share it with the parents, teachers, and kids in
your life!

Best Regards,
Ethan

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Ethan Baxter

Associate Dean for the STEM Disciplines
Professor, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Boston College

Phone: 617-552-1124
Email: ethan.baxter@bc.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/bc.edu/ethan-baxter
Every Rock Has A Story on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0Zrg9JFh5o4SPg94veh0w
Pronouns: he/him/his


Dear MSA Colleagues, Excited to announce that the next episode of Every Rock Has A Story is now out on YouTube! Episode 80 <https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y> "Trouble with Brick" <https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y> Co-host Prof. Praven Kumar <https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y> https://youtu.be/7ppywvndH3Y In this episode, learn how the brick manufacturing industry is contributing to pollution, climate change, sea level rise, and public health in Bangladesh. Prof. Praveen Kumar from the Boston College School of Social Work tells the story of this human made earth material and how it has affected the lives of millions. At least three key natural rocks & minerals play a role in this surprising story - clay, coal, and ice. Please watch, enjoy, and share it with the parents, teachers, and kids in your life! Best Regards, Ethan [image: 80 thumbnail.jpg] ************************************ Ethan Baxter Associate Dean for the STEM Disciplines Professor, Earth & Environmental Sciences Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences Boston College Phone: 617-552-1124 Email: ethan.baxter@bc.edu Website: https://sites.google.com/bc.edu/ethan-baxter Every Rock Has A Story on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0Zrg9JFh5o4SPg94veh0w> Pronouns: he/him/his ************************************