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An ode to the coyote. Dan Flores and his book Coyote America, dueling press releases, and The Wind Inaugural Coyote Calling Contest.
- Added: Feb 02, 2021
- Length: 47:41
This episode, we’re going to take a crack at nuts. You might’ve seen ads for healthy almonds, packs of pistachios, and more. They seem to be the “i...
- Added: Sep 22, 2020
- Length: 03:37
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
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
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Why are so many people talking about banning straws right now, and how much of a difference does skipping the straw actually make?
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- Added: Jul 30, 2020
- Length: 04:01
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As a result of living longer due to modern medicine, developmentally challenged individuals are also presenting with Alzheimer's and Dementia. What...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 31:12
How do circadian cycles affect our health, and can lighting design improve the balance? In this episode, we discuss the circadian system... what it...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 36:23
Designing a center for those suffering from abuse or trauma is a very serious undertaking. What are the design factors to consider to make an alrea...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 47:40
It’s a fact that today’s population is living longer, and most people want to stay in their own homes as long as possible... but just what do you n...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 01:02:10
The annual ABX convention is a great place to get caught up on all the newest and greatest products and techniques of particular interest to Inclus...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 38:47
Janet makes her way through Chicago’s annual Neocon convention and talks to the vendors that presented products of particular interest to Inclusive...
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 50:18
In this episode, we discuss who we are and why we are creating a podcast series on Inclusive Design.
- Added: Jun 12, 2020
- Length: 15:02
First make sure your home is well insulated. Then, swap out your furnace or boiler for a device known as a heat pump. Heat pumps run on electricity...
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- Added: Jun 05, 2020
- Length: 03:11
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Yes. Global warming increases the intensity of our weather because it causes temperatures to rise, which leads to more water evaporation. When thos...
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- Added: May 27, 2020
- Length: 03:52
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Today we’re answering a question that has been on a lot of people’s minds during the COVID-19 quarantine: while we’re limiting trips to the store, ...
- Added: May 26, 2020
- Length: 03:31
- Purchases: 2
Driftnets are fishing nets that have largely fallen out of fashion because they can accidentally catch other marine life. But it's still legal to u...
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- Added: May 26, 2020
- Length: 03:41
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Air quality has definitely improved during the pandemic. Air monitoring stations in Rhode Island and the greater Northeast have seen about a 30% de...
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- Added: May 26, 2020
- Length: 03:56
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Saving and Caring for Wildlife during the Covid-19 Pandemic with the World Famous Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Executive Director Amy Kight and Ressa ...
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- Added: May 08, 2020
- Length: 28:00
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Almost every year a small island off the coast of Java is flooded with crabs. The local National Park staff came up with a unique solution to help ...
- Added: Dec 23, 2017
- Length: 07:28
In this episode Dr. Glennon talks about how water markets work in the United States. We take a look back at the American legal history that makes w...
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- Added: Feb 09, 2016
- Length: 38:24
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In this episode Dr. Sharon Megdal talks about why it is important as a citizen to be informed about how your municipal water supply is delivered, a...
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- Added: Feb 09, 2016
- Length: 49:31
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Tune into our Innovate interview with Managing Editor Robert Rimm and Liz Maw, CEO of Net Impact. Liz discusses nonprofit strategy and the importan...
- Added: Oct 23, 2015
- Length: 34:18
Ansley Park is not a park. The historic neighborhood does however enjoy a verdant, rolling, and vibrant landscape providing 275 livable acres of c...
- Added: Sep 25, 2014
- Length: 14:28
The United States can claim as one of our most lofty inventions, the skyscraper. George A. Fuller’s solution for “load bearing capacities” lead to...
- Added: Jul 16, 2014
- Length: 28:49
