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U.S. consumer sales of organic products continue to grow annually, with more than 70% of US adults buying organic foods. But what does the organi...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
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According to the USDA, food waste is the single largest component going into our municipal landfills. It’s estimated that we waste 40 percent of t...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Oct 01, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
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According to Juliet Schor, many of us are giving up “the good life” in our quest for material possessions. Symbols of success, instead of enriching...

Bought by KNVC Carson City Community Radio, KKWE Niijii Radio, Indie3 Radio, Bandon Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2015
  • Length: 25:56
  • Purchases: 10
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Vermont Poet Laureate (2011-2015), Sydney Lea reads for the Writers Series sponsored by the literary magazine, PLEIADES at the University of Centra...

Bought by WMUU-LP, WNJR, KWMR, and XRAY.fm


  • Added: Aug 13, 2015
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
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When Shenandoah National Park was built, hundreds of families were forced off their land. Margaret Marangione says new information has emerged sugg...

Bought by WJCT, KVSC, WKCC, KRDP, KKRN and more


  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 7
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When Shenandoah National Park was built, hundreds of families were forced off their land. New information has emerged suggesting that some of them ...

Bought by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WCNY, WTJU, and WXDU


  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 53:56
  • Purchases: 4
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Ever wonder where your favorite fast food fries are grown, and under what conditions? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda...

  • Added: Jul 10, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the drift of spray and dust from pesticide applications can expose people, wildlife, and the...

Bought by WRGY


  • Added: Mar 26, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Consumers increasingly demand “clean food,” produced without pesticides. Our decisions to purchase foods grown without pesticides not only benefits...

  • Added: Mar 13, 2015
  • Length: 28:00
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The story of Ethan Hughes: a real-life superhero.

  • Added: Jan 06, 2015
  • Length: 10:50
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Cheryl Strayed's memoir, WILD: FROM LOST TO FOUND ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL, took over twenty years to write and has since been selected by Oprah'...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KQED, WNJR, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WJCU


  • Added: Dec 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Strong winds in West Texas make it difficult for farmers to grow crops without contamination from pesticide drift. Join Food Sleuth Radio host and ...

  • Added: Dec 05, 2014
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Dara O'Rourke
It’s that time of year, again: the season of giving…or at least the season of buying. When you’re perusing the shelves, be they virtual or actual, ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio and KVSC


  • Added: Dec 02, 2014
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Barbara Handelsman talks to her grandson Aaron about their close relationship.

Bought by WEZU, Prairie Public, and KUT


  • Added: Oct 11, 2013
  • Length: 02:05
  • Purchases: 3
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Dawn Burke talks to her husband, Don, about the rat sanctuary they’ve run out of their home for the past five years.

Bought by WEZU and Prairie Public


  • Added: Oct 04, 2013
  • Length: 02:35
  • Purchases: 2
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Bicycling is on the rise in cities, and it's no longer limited to those who are highly trained, extremely fit, and daring enough to battle traffic ...

Bought by WJCT, WMNR, KGNU Community Radio, WFHB, and Connecticut Public (WNPR)


  • Added: Sep 16, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
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Bicycling in cities is on the rise, and it's no longer limited to those who are highly trained, extremely fit, and daring enough to battle traffic ...

Bought by WTJU


  • Added: Sep 16, 2013
  • Length: 53:51
  • Purchases: 1
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The American dream wouldn’t be complete without a picture perfect lawn. Lawn chemical companies want you to think their products are safe when used...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2013
  • Length: 28:00
Caption: Kathy Loftus, Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering and Energy Management, Whole Foods Markets
Listen to Kathy Loftus, Global Leader of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency talk to host Joan Michelson about the realities of running Whole Food...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2013
  • Length: 22:33
Caption: Amy Sorter (l) and Michele Bunch (r), Co-Founders of EcoSavvyMoms
Do you love getting in a new car? That smell...! Well, EcoSavvyMoms Co-Founder Amy Sorter tells host Joan Michelson why that new car smell isn't so...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2012
  • Length: 16:32
Caption: Susan Fallon, VP of Government Solutions at Monster.com
Monster.com's VP Susan Fallon talks to host Joan Michelson about the job market in the green economy and how to rise above the pack.

  • Added: Dec 29, 2012
  • Length: 10:03
Caption: Using better bulbs is just one option for saving energy and money., Credit: www.mynewplace.com/blog/apartment-guide
Renters generate a fair share of global warming gases and can make small investments in conservation and energy efficiency with decent paybacks. Tu...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: Knowing green build options puts realtors at an advantage., Credit: http://www.thesmartbuilders.com
Join us to find out how Eco Brokers help people make smarter and more environmentally-aware housing choices.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: You can go solar on your condo!, Credit:   http://greengopost.com
Sunny rooftops are proving to be an excellent asset for property owners faced with rising energy costs. The benefits of rooftop solar include energ...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Caption: Take a good look at your energy ghosts., Credit: http://www.mnenergysmart.com
Chances are, most of us don’t know just how much power our appliances, electronics and other devices are consuming when they’re turned off. This hi...

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1