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What's the real impact of plastic straws?
From: Possibly
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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
  • Purchases: 1
How many trees do we need to breathe?
From: Possibly
Caption: A lot of our oxygen actually comes from tiny microorganisms in the ocean. , Credit: Roger Summons, MIT
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
  • Purchases: 1
Jonathan Harr – Toxic Water, A Book
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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A Civil Action Water, a necessary element to our survival is expected to be pure, safe and clean when it comes into our home. When it is polluted...

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  • Added: Jul 17, 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
The Unintentional Development of Plastic
From: Goethe-Institut
Series: Fehler (Mistakes)
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The plastics we rely so heavily on today weren’t a single discovery. In fact, they weren’t even all discovered on purpose! Tune in to find out more.

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2020
  • Length: 16:42
  • Purchases: 1
Lake Powell 2020
From: KZMU Moab Community Radio
Series: Science Moab
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Sixty years after its creation, Lake Powell faces an uncertain future with increasing drought and limited runoff into the Colorado River Basin. He...

Bought by KDXI - Radio St George, KGNU Community Radio, and 'The Sea'


  • Added: Jun 17, 2020
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 3
The Sargasso Sea
From: World Ocean Observatory
Series: World Ocean Radio
Caption: Lines of sargassum can stretch for miles along the surface of the Sargasso Sea. The clumps of floating algae are often concentrated by the strong winds and wave action associated with the Gulf Stream, Credit: Ocean Explorer | NOAA
This week on World Ocean Radio we discuss the Sargasso Sea--a verdant, vital, biodiverse ecosystem that supports a great diversity of life, provide...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2020
  • Length: 05:25
Designing for: Developmental Disabilities & Alzheimer’s
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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
Lighting Design and the Circadian System
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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 for: Trauma-Informed Design
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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
Designing for: Aging In Place
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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
Design Review: IDP goes to ABX
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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
Design Review: IDP goes to NEOCON
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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
Inclusive Designers Podcast- Overview
From: Inclusive Designers
Series: Inclusive Designers Podcast
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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
What's the most energy-efficient way to heat your home?
From: Possibly
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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
  • Purchases: 1
Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?
From: Possibly
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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
  • Purchases: 1
Genes and Germs, Wildfire Smoke and Children's Immune Systems
From: BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM
Series: Top of Mind with Julie Rose
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Topic 1: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are. Topic 2: A New Study That Shows Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Children's Immun...

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2020
  • Length: 48:47
  • Purchases: 1
Is Air Drying Your Clothes Worth It?
From: Possibly
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Dryers do use a lot of energy. If you were to rank your household appliances by how much energy they use, your dryer would probably come in 3rd, ri...

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  • Added: May 29, 2020
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 2
What is methane and how does it relate to climate change?
From: Possibly
Caption: Gas furnace
Methane is a gas that’s created when something organic decomposes in a location that doesn’t have oxygen. The largest human-caused source of metha...

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  • Added: May 27, 2020
  • Length: 03:21
  • Purchases: 2
Does global warming cause extreme weather?
From: Possibly
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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
  • Purchases: 1
How can we reduce food waste in the quarantine?
From: Possibly
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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, ...

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  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 2
Can we get rid of driftnets?
From: Possibly
Caption: Sea turtle caught in a ghost net
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
  • Purchases: 1
How is COVID-19 affecting our air quality?
From: Possibly
Caption: The Mumbai skyline during COVID-19, Credit: Isha Chawla
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
  • Purchases: 1
Wild Wolves
From: The Children's Hour Inc.
Series: The Children's Hour
Caption: Mexican Grey Wolf, Credit: USFWS
The kids learn about re-wilding wolves in North America from a documentary filmmaker, a biologist leading wolf recovery, and a zookeeper who breeds...

Bought by KQRU FM LP, WLRH, Allegheny Mountain Radio, WXPR, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: May 25, 2020
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
The return of the Antarctic blue whale
From: Possibly
Caption: Antarctic blue whale, Credit: Isabel Beasley
Today we’re going to focus on some positive news — a bright spot. Scientists have noticed something remarkable about blue whales— after years of ne...

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  • Added: May 25, 2020
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 1

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