90.5 WESA

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As southwestern Pennsylvania’s only independent public radio news and information station, we give voice to provocative ideas that foster a vibrant, informed, diverse and caring community. Our mission is to work for the public to inform people in ways that engage and inspire them to create dialogue about community issues and stories.

Series

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18 Pieces

Our lifestyle is powered by energy, yet many of us know very little about it. Energy Bite is a weekly 90-second radio module where listeners can learn about energy innovation opportunities and challenges related to every day life.


Latest Pieces

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Can knowing how much energy my neighbor uses affect my energy use?

  • Added: Aug 11, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
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Can the knowledge of being watched change how we use energy?

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  • Added: Aug 11, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
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Have you ever wondered how natural gas is used to make electricity?

  • Added: Apr 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
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We haven’t heard much about nuclear power recently. Is anyone still building nuclear power plants?

  • Added: Apr 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
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We hear a lot these days about “smart meters.” Just how smart are they?

  • Added: Apr 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:30
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If the power goes out in a city, traffic lights stop working and traffic quickly snarls. Is there any way to avoid that?

  • Added: Apr 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
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Are we doing better today than on the first Earth Day 45 years ago?

  • Added: Apr 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:29
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My friend in New England heats her house with a renewable fuel - wood. Should we all be doing that?

  • Added: Apr 15, 2015
  • Length: 01:29