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If you follow the news about climate change, you’ve probably heard the phrase “net zero.” But what does “net zero” really mean?
- Added: Feb 08, 2021
- Length: 03:37
Today we have a question from Natalie Herbermann. She’s heard that when you put your clothes in the washing machine, they can leave behind harmful ...
- Added: Feb 01, 2021
- Length: 03:44
Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy-efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a...
- Added: Jan 27, 2021
- Length: 04:00
Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on you...
- Added: Jan 18, 2021
- Length: 03:41
Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop...
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- Added: Jan 11, 2021
- Length: 03:33
- Purchases: 1
Our own Fatima Husain was looking to buy holiday lights and she wondered— which type should I buy? Is there really a big difference between incande...
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- Added: Dec 14, 2020
- Length: 03:43
- Purchases: 1
Hydroelectric power is the most widely-used renewable energy source in the world. It creates about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. But how ex...
- Added: Dec 09, 2020
- Length: 03:58
Today, we're talking turkey. With the holidays coming up, you can choose a bird that is free-range, organic, or conventional. But what’s the diffe...
- Added: Nov 23, 2020
- Length: 03:52
Today, we have a thought experiment on our minds. What would happen if we stopped creating greenhouse gas emissions right now? Would climate change...
- Added: Nov 16, 2020
- Length: 03:59
Wind turbines have been popping up across the world as a more sustainable way to create electricity. But these turbines can’t last forever, and not...
- Added: Nov 09, 2020
- Length: 03:53
Over the last few months, many of us have turned to digital devices to stay connected. We wondered: how much energy are we using with all of this t...
- Added: Nov 02, 2020
- Length: 03:47
Today we have a question about paper recycling. What happens after you throw your paper into the blue bin? How much of that paper actually gets reu...
- Added: Oct 26, 2020
- Length: 03:50
Did you ever wish you could wave a wand and get rid of all of those pesky mosquitoes? Especially the ones that spread serious diseases like Zika, T...
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- Added: Oct 21, 2020
- Length: 03:45
- Purchases: 1
Megan runs the number with Stephen after she finishes her own cross-country trip.
- Added: Oct 20, 2020
- Length: 04:01
Earlier this year, we did an episode comparing emissions for flying versus driving the same distance. But what if you're driving an RV?
- Added: Oct 20, 2020
- Length: 03:55
If you flip through magazines or social media today, you might come across advertisements for environmentally-friendly feminine hygiene products. W...
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- Added: Oct 20, 2020
- Length: 03:31
- Purchases: 1
Republicans say they hate debt. So why did they push for a tax bill that would add almost two trillion dollars to the country’s tab? Only one Repub...
- Added: Oct 01, 2020
- Length: 42:50
Some take-out food containers, cups, and utensils are called “certified compostable.” What does that really mean?
- Added: Sep 14, 2020
- Length: 04:00
About a month ago, I got a text message, asking me if I was ready to “shave the peak.” The message included a link with tips for using less electri...
- Added: Aug 31, 2020
- Length: 03:41
Matt Vogel is a principal Muppet performer who took over the roles of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and The Count as well as the most recognizable puppe...
- Added: Aug 25, 2020
- Length: 01:01:54
The Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky is the world’s only museum dedicated to the art of ventriloquism. I speak with Vent Haven’s curato...
- Added: Aug 25, 2020
- Length: 31:42
Ventriloquist Jay Johnson became a household name starring on the sitcom Soap as ventriloquist Chuck Campbell. He later went on to win a Tony Awar...
- Added: Aug 25, 2020
- Length: 01:16:36
I talk to master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, who is teaching a Master Class at the 2020 National Puppetry Conference, about his thoughts on the Confe...
- Added: Aug 25, 2020
- Length: 24:37
Cheryl Blaylock puppeteered the character Eureeka on the hit Nickelodeon show Eureeka’s Castle. Other credits include work on Sesame Street, Oobi,...
- Added: Aug 25, 2020
- Length: 01:06:03
Whether you’re shopping for a t-shirt, bedsheets, or q-tips, you might have noticed that cotton products are more expensive if they’re organic. We ...
- Added: Aug 17, 2020
- Length: 03:34
- Purchases: 2