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Green: More than a Fashion Statement
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: August 2009 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Let's talk about high fashion and Target, the big box store. The two seemingly opposites converged, recently, largely because of the environmentall...

Bought by KOSU


  • Added: Jul 24, 2009
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Kosher Meets Capitalism: The Business of Shabbat
From: Rebecca Sheir
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Making the Sabbath more friendly... one innovation at a time.

Bought by Remix Radio, KUOW, WFUV, Interfaith Voices, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 05, 2009
  • Length: 04:35
  • Purchases: 5
Super Mileage Car
From: KUOW
Series: Sound Focus
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Evan McMullen's car holds the Guinness World Record for gas mileage--376 miles per gallon. Krak

Bought by KVMR and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jul 09, 2008
  • Length: 08:43
  • Purchases: 2
The Big Nerd Ranch
From: Philip Graitcer
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It's kind of a dude ranch for nerds

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, WBHM, New Hampshire Public Radio, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and WILL


  • Added: Feb 25, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 5
Benefit Sharing Could Help Fund Conservation
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: May 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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The bacterium Thermus aqaticus, discovered in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, made some people rich...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2007
  • Length: 01:32
Solar Backpacks
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: February 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Today, you can recharge many gadgets with solar power.

  • Added: Jan 12, 2007
  • Length: 01:30
Wind Power's Explosive Growth
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: January 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Wind is the world's fastest-growing energy source, with an average annual growth rate of 29 percent over the last 10 years. Wind-driven turbines co...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Dec 17, 2006
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Subsidizing the Sun
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: January 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Solar power's been around for a long time, and while it's gotten some government support, it's never enjoyed the huge subsidies that fossil fuels h...

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Dec 17, 2006
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 1
Shortening the Paper Trail
From: Catalina Island Conservancy
Series: December 2006 - Isla Earth Radio Series
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Though many companies already recycle their office paper, the truly paperless office is still a rarity. With some dedication, though, there are ple...

Bought by KMXT, KOSU, and WEPS


  • Added: Dec 01, 2006
  • Length: 01:30
  • Purchases: 3
Long Tail Schmong Tail
From: Merle Kessler
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A new book suggests that niche markets will take over. Ian's not buying it.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
Checkout checking out?
From: Merle Kessler
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Unintended consequences of automated checkouts considered.

Bought by KVMR


  • Added: Aug 20, 2006
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 1
The MySpace Phenomenon
From: KUT
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myspace gets obscure experimental band on the bill for coachella music festival

  • Added: Apr 28, 2006
  • Length: 07:24
Innovations unrequested, undesired
From: Merle Kessler
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New gadgets observed with horror.

  • Added: Sep 13, 2005
  • Length: 02:10
Googling Google
From: Merle Kessler
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What happens when you google Google. Don't do it!

Bought by KRCC-FM


  • Added: Sep 13, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
Worldstock.com
From: KCPW Salt Lake City
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Online retailer Overstock.com gives back to the developing world.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 12, 2005
  • Length: 03:19
  • Purchases: 1
Dowser, Consultant to the Universe
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Water dowser Glen Johnson makes a mistake.

Bought by KPIK-LP, KPIK-LP, SALTcast Podcast, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jan 10, 2005
  • Length: 07:26
  • Purchases: 4
Metrology
From: Allan Coukell
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A romp through the history of measurement standards.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and AMERICAN-FM Internet Radio


  • Added: Nov 29, 2004
  • Length: 04:47
  • Purchases: 2