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If you look closely, cicadas do look prehistoric, so how long have they been around and how have they survived so long on our ever-changing planet?

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  • Added: May 11, 2021
  • Length: 16:39
  • Purchases: 2
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In this episode of YBYG Mike warns listeners of Garlic care mistakes in the Question of the Week! Plus your caring phone calls!!

  • Added: Apr 28, 2021
  • Length: 54:59
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As we begin our 10-week journey of the 2021 Brood X emergence, Dr. Kritsky and Cory Sharber discuss the very basics of cicadas – what are they, wha...

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  • Added: Apr 27, 2021
  • Length: 17:01
  • Purchases: 2
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On our show, we talk a lot about how to reduce our carbon dioxide, or CO2, emissions. But some scientists are developing another approach to climat...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2021
  • Length: 03:51
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In this episode of YBYG Mike goes over how to care for your Spring Bulbs- and correctly! Plus your correcting phone calls!!

  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
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Today, we have a question from listener Todd Penoyer. He does maintenance for retail shopping centers in southeastern Massachusetts and he uses a l...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2021
  • Length: 03:56
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On this episode of YBYG, Mike digs in to Bag Worms and their sneaky and creepy traits! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

  • Added: Apr 07, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
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These days, it seems like there’s an organic option for every type of food out there, including meat. But organic usually means more expensive. Tha...

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  • Added: Apr 05, 2021
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Our Changing Seas IV (2019), Credit: Courtney Mattison
On our show, we tell stories to make climate change seem less overwhelming. We know that our episodes are no replacement for massive policy changes...

  • Added: Mar 24, 2021
  • Length: 04:00
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How would you like to get all of your electricity from renewable sources? It turns out, you can, and you don’t even need to put panels on your roof...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2021
  • Length: 03:28
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On this episode of YBYG Mike prepares you for the '17' year itch: CICADAS!! 'Pharaoh Cicada' AKA 'Brood X' returns to the East Coast and beyond! ...

  • Added: Mar 19, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
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Learn all about lemurs with Faye Goodwin from the Duke Lemur Center. Mixed with great music!

  • Added: Mar 18, 2021
  • Length: 58:00
Caption: Takeout in Paris
I order a lot of takeout food these days. And I often cringe when I see the packaging, especially when I get all of those little soy sauce packets....

  • Added: Mar 15, 2021
  • Length: 03:54
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There are about 5.5 million different species of bugs and they make up nearly 80% of all animals on Earth. But all is not well with the world’s mos...

  • Added: Mar 08, 2021
  • Length: 03:53
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Today, we have a question from listener Tom Chun. Recently, his water heater stopped working. Tom didn’t have time to spare, so he just went with t...

  • Added: Mar 01, 2021
  • Length: 03:46
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In this episode of YBYG the 'Trilogy' on Seed Starting is Complete with tips for Spring! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!

  • Added: Feb 17, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
Caption: Places like Iceland have high albedo, Credit: Fatima Husain
Take a look out your window. What color is the ground? It turns out that what you see plays a big role in the speed of climate change.

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  • Added: Feb 15, 2021
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
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On Part 2 in a 2021 Trilogy on Seed Starting Mike plants the seeds for success in a sequel Question of the Week!! Plus your fabulous phone calls!!!

  • Added: Feb 11, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
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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
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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
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On this episode of YBYG Mike digs into Legumes and when and how to start seeding in the Question of the week! PLUS Seed Pioneer, Renee Shepherd '...

  • Added: Jan 27, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
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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
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On this episode of YBYG Mike answers an International Question of the week! And your International phone calls!!

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 54:58
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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
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On this new episode of YBYG Mike answers a Question of the week on care tips for Southern Crape Myrtle- in Northern climates. Plus your caring pho...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2021
  • Length: 54:58