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Avinash Bakshi, President of the Penn State College Independents, describes the importance of having a third, less tribal option among political gr...
- Added: Dec 22, 2020
- Length: 19:19
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
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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
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
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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
A couple of weeks ago, we did a show on how many greenhouse gas emissions are created by the fashion industry and that got us wondering which indus...
- Added: Aug 24, 2020
- Length: 03:55
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
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The continued closures of our public schools and high-stakes testing illustrate the institutionalized racism embedded in our educational system. Ji...
- Added: Aug 02, 2020
- Length: 58:23
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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The truth is, we don't need trees to breathe! You could get rid of all of the trees on the planet and we'd still have enough oxygen. That's because...
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- Added: Jul 20, 2020
- Length: 03:32
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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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Carbon offsets are designed to compensate for the carbon dioxide emissions we create. You can offset your carbon by paying for projects that absorb...
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- Added: Jun 05, 2020
- Length: 02:28
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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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