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Microbes and Worms Turn Oil into Compost
From: Catherine Girardeau
Caption: Thomas Azwell with tea tank, Port Sonoma, CA, Credit: Catherine Girardeau
A UC Berkeley researcher is attacking toxic hydrocarbons left over from oil spills with microbes, earthworms, and a few acres of land. Catherine Gi...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 11, 2010
  • Length: 04:45
  • Purchases: 1
Antarctica: Life On The Ice (Filler Version)
From: Spectrum Radio
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“Antarctica: Life on the Ice.” Our guide is Glenn Zorpette. He takes us behind the scenes to see what its like to live in Antarctica year round. W...

Bought by KMXT, WLRN, KVSC, Marfa Public Radio, KUT and more


  • Added: Jun 20, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Antarctica: Life On The Ice
From: Spectrum Radio
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Antarctica: Life On The Ice is a co-production of IEEE Spectrum Radio and The National Science Foundation.

Bought by WTIP, KEOS, KXOT Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Jun 20, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
The Maryland Gold Rush: Mining in Maryland
From: Andrew Hiller
Series: Andrew Hiller's News Features
Caption: Fred Parker and Jeff Nagy at Patapsco Valley State Park, Credit: Courtesy of: Andrew Hiller
This feature looks at the history, production, and preservation of minerals, including gold and silver in the area around Washington DC and the lov...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 06:07
Dayton Bike Path Story
From: Joe Sampson
Caption: One of the Wright brother's original bike designs displayed at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Credit: Alex Vikartofsky
Although Midwestern weather infamously wanes and waxes this time of year, sunny skies are just around the corner. Before long the clicking of bicy...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 02:48
Positive Energy
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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The idea of keeping shopping close to home is picking up speed, with local foods increasing in popularity and availability. Harder to understand mi...

  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 06:37
Prince Albert II of Monaco Discusses Climate Change and Environment
From: National Press Club
Series: From the National Press Club
Caption: HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Marquis of Baux, speaks at a National Press Club luncheon on November 30, to discuss the environment and climate change. H.S.H. the Prince will be in Washington, D.C., for the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarcti, Credit: Noel St. John
Prince Albert II of Monaco Discusses Climate Change and Environment

  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 54:00
Boulder Shares Climate Lessons at Copenhagen
From: Grace Hood
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For the past week, the world’s leaders have hashed out policy details at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change. Now some of the spotlight wil...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2009
  • Length: 04:17
Green Jobs in Charlotte: Reality or Hype?
From: NPR Economic Training Project
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Charlotte officials are touting the region's potential as a green energy hub. But so are hundreds of other cities. Is there any substance to the ...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2009
  • Length: 04:03
Public Transportation
From: Phil Mariage
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A generational discussion on the issues revolving around public trasportation

  • Added: Dec 07, 2009
  • Length: 56:00
Schools prepare for H1N1
From: Jordan Nelson
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With school back in session, administrators have to deal with the possibility of swine flu in their classrooms.

  • Added: Sep 02, 2009
  • Length: 03:39
Press Secretary Bert Brantley Details The Tri-State Water Issues for Georgia
From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Caption: Georgia Press Secretary Bert Brantley, Credit: slg
Georgia's Press Secretary Bert Brantley Talks with Stephen Lloyd about the Tri-State Water Rights Issues

  • Added: Aug 05, 2009
  • Length: 41:58
Residents of TVA Coal-Ash Dump Area Speak Out
From: Public Radio WorldWide - PRWW.org
Caption: Markus Welby Nearby Uniontown Alabama, Credit: SLG
Hear Why Local Residents Are Against TVA's Coal Ash Dumping in Alabama

  • Added: Aug 05, 2009
  • Length: 02:40
Going Green at the Cleaners
From: Rene Gutel
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Is there such a thing as "green" dry cleaning?

Bought by CKMO and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 29, 2009
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 2
CO2 Storage In Utah
From: Ross Chambless
Caption: Dr. Brian McPherson in his University of Utah lab
Who will be liable for the CO2 geophysicists plan to pump underground?

  • Added: May 20, 2009
  • Length: 05:32
Sustainability
From: 90.1 WFYI Public Radio
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Hosted by Barbara Bogaev, and produced by Richard Paul, Sustainability looks at what is being done to address our energy needs and environmental c...

Bought by WFHB, WNIJ, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KUOW, KGNU Community Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 09, 2009
  • Length: 59:08
  • Purchases: 27
Geekhouse Bicycles: Federal Loan Gets Business Rolling
From: Cathy Corman
Caption: Marty Walsh hangs his sign at Geekhouse Bicycles., Credit: Jonathan Simmons
Marty Walsh of Boston's Geekhouse Bicycles received $70,000 in state-monitored federal money in November. Geekhouse is thriving, giving listeners ...

Bought by The Neighborhood


  • Added: Mar 04, 2009
  • Length: 03:36
  • Purchases: 1
The Windchill Factor
From: The humble Farmer
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It is cold enough without throwing in the windchill factor

  • Added: Nov 17, 2008
  • Length: 01:59
Condor Rescue
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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A condor refuge recovers after a wildfire, and volunteers prepare for a dramatic release.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 03, 2008
  • Length: 04:57
  • Purchases: 2
It Pays to Be Organized
From: The humble Farmer
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Be Organized and Save Time and Money

  • Added: Oct 15, 2008
  • Length: 03:00
How To Stay Warm in October
From: The humble Farmer
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There are ways and means to suit men's needs

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Oct 05, 2008
  • Length: 01:14
  • Purchases: 1
Winds of Change - Wind Power and Campaign 08
From: Eric Mack
Series: Blue Highways
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A look at the challenges of wind power development in rural areas, and what the election could mean for the future of wind.

Bought by KOSU, KDNK, WILL, and KBIA


  • Added: Oct 01, 2008
  • Length: 05:18
  • Purchases: 4
DIY Green Building
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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On the frontiers of green building

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 01, 2008
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 1
Overpopulation
From: The humble Farmer
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starvation and pollution are only manifestations of our real problem

  • Added: Sep 20, 2008
  • Length: 02:04
Acidic Seas
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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What's global warming doing to the ocean?

Bought by KZYX, KRUA, KUOW, WRNC-LP, New Hampshire Public Radio and more


  • Added: Sep 17, 2008
  • Length: 04:57
  • Purchases: 6

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