Hazard Podcast

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A narrative, investigative podcast about living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.


Latest Episode: Hazard NYC Podcast - Coal Tar, ‘Poonamis’ and Thousands of New Apartments at the ‘Toxic Wonderland’ of the Gowanus Canal - Season 2: Episode 4

The Gowanus Canal is a “toxic Wonderland” in the midst of a neighborhood undergoing a complicated transformation. Hear from locals, government officials and developers about the future of the area — and what challenges stand in the way of a cleaner, more resilient community. Samantha Maldonado, senior reporter at THE CITY, and independent journalist Jordan Gass-Pooré dig in on the final episode of Hazard NYC, a four-part FAQ NYC Presents limited series exploring the city’s Superfund sites.

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Latest News from Hazard: Hazard NJ: Why examine climate change and toxic sites?

The NJ Spotlight News multi-platform series called 'Hazard NJ' digs deep into some of New Jersey’s Superfund sites and the ways in which climate change threatens them. Jordan Gass-Poore', who hosts the project's podcasts, explains the genesis of the series and what is hoped it will underline about climate change's critical threats to toxic sites in New Jersey.

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