Hosted by Chris Hughes · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 26 episodes
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Welcome to Chemical Journeys. Explore the science and story of chemicals in the environment through conversations with people working in this area.
Chris Hughes hosts Chemical Journeys, a science show with 26 episodes published.
In this episode I speak with Prof. Kathrin Fenner, one of the leading academic scientists in the study of chemical biodegradation and environmental persistence. Kathrin and I have a far-reaching conversation covering her
In this episode I speak with Joanna Gavins, who is a professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Sheffield. Joanna and I discuss the language we use and how this influences the way we think, feel an
Happy 2026, and welcome to Chemical Journeys Season 2! In this episode, I speak with Dr. Fola Ogungbemi, Senior Expert in Product Compliance at Currenta. Fola and I talk about his career journey so far, from student in e
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Watze de Wolf. Watze has had a long and accomplished career working as a scientist and manager in both industry and regulatory settings, including 15 years working at the European Chemic
In this episode I speak with Dr. Steven Brennan, co-founder and CEO of Foresight. Foresight is a software platform that helps organizations to make sense of complex and fast moving chemical regulations, so they can alway
What happens to the chemicals we use in everyday life once they enter the environment? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Irene Bramke, Senior Environmental Risk Assessor at AstraZeneca. Irene and I have a detailed disc
In this episode I speak with Dr Katherine Santizo, Programme Manager of Cefic's Long-range Research Initiative (LRI). Since 1999, Cefic-LRI has funded over 250 projects (totaling approximately €90 million) to advance the
In this episode I speak with Dr Anna Zhenova of Green Rose Chemistry. Green Rose Chemistry are a mission-driven consultancy applying the principles of green chemistry to help organisations to develop more sustainable pro
In this episode, I speak with Janet Greenwood of TT Environmental. Janet has been working for many years in chemicals safety and regulatory compliance, and runs a community of regulatory professionals (the Chemical Regul
In this episode I speak with Professor Thomas Hartung. Prof Hartung is Doerenkamp-Zbinden Chair of Evidence-based Toxicology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicolog
In this episode I speak with Dr. Blanca Serrano Ramón, Secretary General of the European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC). ECETOC is a scientific organisation that brings together experts fro
In this episode I speak with Andrew Johnson, Environmental Research Scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Visiting Professor at Brunel University. Andrew and I have a fascinating discussion about the cur
In this episode I am joined by Todd Gouin of TG Environmental Research. Todd and I have a far-reaching discussion about the science and policy of chemicals in the environment. Our conversation covers: Todd's career journ
In this episode I share an article discussing the new hazard classes under the EU CLP regulation, and what this might mean for chemicals management more broadly. As a reminder, the new CLP hazard classes are: Endocrine d
I speak with Gabriel Sigmund, Assistant Professor at Wageningen University and Research, and board member of the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP). We discuss: Gabriel’s background and research interestsHo
Ahead of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) annual European conference in Vienna (11-15th May), I caught up with Sabine Apitz, SETAC Europe President and Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal
In this episode I speak with Delina Lyon, Science Executive for Environment at Concawe. Del and I dive deep into the regulatory assessment of complex substances. This issue still presents a wicked challenge for industry
In this episode I speak with Jason Snape. Jason is a Research Professor in sustainable healthcare and environmental sustainability at the University of York, and prior to that was Global Head of Environment at AstraZenec
In this episode I am joined by Libby Sommer, an independent consultant working on sustainability in the apparel industry. Libby and I discuss: Libby’s background and early careerHer work on sustainability and life cycle
In this episode I share an article discussing the issue of environmental persistence, and why this is fast becoming a top priority that producers of chemical products need to address. I also share some insights on what h
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