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What happens when paper gets recycled?
From: Possibly
Caption: Paper recycling plant , Credit: Bas Emmen
Today we have a question about paper recycling. What happens after you throw your paper into the blue bin? How much of that paper actually gets reu...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2020
  • Length: 03:50
Is there a safe way to get rid of mosquitoes that spread disease?
From: Possibly
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Did you ever wish you could wave a wand and get rid of all of those pesky mosquitoes? Especially the ones that spread serious diseases like Zika, T...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Oct 21, 2020
  • Length: 03:45
  • Purchases: 1
First Responder Compensation, Oil Drilling vs. Polar Bears, Medical Marijuana
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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Topic 1 - The Battle to Compensate Ground Zero First Responders; Topic 2 - Will Oil Drilling in ANWR Further Threaten Polar Bears?; Topic 3 - How M...

Bought by RadioStPete Florida and KOWS


  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 51:40
  • Purchases: 2
The Cascading Disasters of Wildfire Season
From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?
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Climate scientist and Bay Area resident Dr. Kristy Dahl discusses how global warming is fueling wildfire season and its impacts on the most vulnera...

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  • Added: Sep 22, 2020
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 2
What's the impact of eating nuts?
From: Possibly
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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
Can you really compost compostable plastics?
From: Possibly
Caption: Bioplastic cups, Credit: Brian Yurasits
Some take-out food containers, cups, and utensils are called “certified compostable.” What does that really mean?

  • Added: Sep 14, 2020
  • Length: 04:00
Kate Mendenhall Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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Did you know that organic farms provide beneficial ecological services to rural communities and the planet? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registe...

Bought by KVMR and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Sep 10, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
Uncharted Territory
From: Broken Ground
Series: Season 3: Sea Level Rise
Caption: Children walking in flood water, Norfolk, VA, Credit: Emily Richardson-Lorente
In Norfolk, Virginia scientists battling sea level rise enlist residents to help collect data that could help the city better understand its rising...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2020
  • Length: 32:34
What is shaving the peak?
From: Possibly
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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
Carmen Fernholz Interview
From: Dan Hemmelgarn
Series: Food Sleuth Radio
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Did you know it’s possible to “feed the world” without the use of harmful chemicals? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and registered dietitian, Melinda ...

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  • Added: Aug 27, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Afterlife of Electric Car Batteries
From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?
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When electric vehicles start retiring, what happens to their batteries? Transportation expert Hanjiro Ambrose discusses the importance of recycling...

Bought by WCNY and WERA-LP


  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 2
Is it worth it to buy organic cotton?
From: Possibly
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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 ...

Bought by KRZA and PRX Remix


  • Added: Aug 17, 2020
  • Length: 03:34
  • Purchases: 2
Climate Change Brings Stronger Hurricanes and Threatens Pandemic Response
From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?
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Senior climate scientist Dr. Astrid Caldas discusses the connections between climate change and more intense hurricanes and underscores the challen...

Bought by WCNY, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, WERA-LP, and WYAP


  • Added: Aug 04, 2020
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 4
On Thin Ice
From: Big Picture Science
Series: Big Picture Science
Caption: On Thin Ice
Ice is more than a repository for water that would otherwise raise sea levels. It’s part of Earth’s cooling system, a barrier preventing decaying o...

Bought by WMUU-LP, WMUU-LP, CHSR-FM 97.9, KUAC, KMUN and more


  • Added: Aug 03, 2020
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 14
The Rough Draft Diaries Revisit: Dr. Reutter
From: WGTE Public Media
Series: The Rough Draft Diaries with Haley Taylor
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In this episode of The Rough Draft Diaries Revisit, we'll be returning to the world of science to get an update about the present struggles of Lake...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2020
  • Length: 06:08
Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine for July 8, 2020
From: Scott Harris
Series: Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine
Caption: Timely, In-Depth Progressive Analysis Since 1991
This week's summary of under-reported news followed by these interviews: Netanyahu Rushes Plan to Illegally Annex Palestinian West Bank Land Before...

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  • Added: Jul 08, 2020
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
The Deadliest Intersection: COVID-19, Air Pollution, and Racism
From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?
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Scientist and lawyer Dr. Adrienne Hollis connects the dots of the pandemic, and why a disproportionate number of Black and Brown people are dying.

Bought by WCNY and WERA-LP


  • Added: Jul 07, 2020
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 2
Is it better to drink beer from a bottle or a can?
From: Possibly
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Summer is the perfect season to kick back and crack open a cold one. But, when you’re trying to pick the perfect beer, do you ever wonder whether i...

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2020
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 1
Woke Washing, Operation Condor, Hibernation
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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Topic 1: Can Brands Be True Advocates for Social Issues? Topic 2: How We're Saving the California Condor. Topic 3: How Bear Hibernation Might Work ...

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  • Added: Jun 29, 2020
  • Length: 51:46
  • Purchases: 1
Do we need to refrigerate our eggs?
From: Possibly
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Here in the US, most of us put our eggs in the refrigerator. But in many other countries, eggs can stay on the counter. So, could we save energy he...

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  • Added: Jun 29, 2020
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 2
Does speeding waste gas?
From: Possibly
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The answer lies in drag: every time you double the speed you travel in a car, the energy you use quadruples. That’s because you’re fighting against...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 04:02
  • Purchases: 2
What's The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water?
From: Possibly
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Would a microwave oven or an electric stove use more energy to boil a cup of water?

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  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 1
What's The Most Efficient Way To Wash Your Dishes?
From: Possibly
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In the US, one out of five households don’t use a dishwasher because they think it uses more water and energy than washing by hand. So, we wanted t...

Bought by KRZA and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 02:29
  • Purchases: 2
Should you use your car's AC or roll down the windows?
From: Possibly
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It depends. When you’re driving slowly around town, it’s better to keep your windows down. But on the highway, it’s better to turn on the AC.

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  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 1
Should I grill with gas or charcoal?
From: Possibly
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If you're choosing between charcoal and gas, choose gas. Grilling with charcoal for an hour produces three times the emissions of grilling with gas...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 15, 2020
  • Length: 02:29
  • Purchases: 2

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