Environment

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Risk, Rising Seas And Regional Coastlines

Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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How local beachfront communities are preparing for the worst, and whether those efforts are enough in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

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Tree Cleanup After A Storm

Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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How trees around the city, businesses and homeowners fared during superstorm Sandy, and what can be done to prepare for future storms.

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Surviving The Superstorm - Day Three

Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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The "superstorm" may have passed, but the Washington region is far from out to the woods -- we'll chat with local officials who are monitoring Sandy's continued effects on the area.

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Green Energy And All Things Tech With Alexis Madrigal

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We talk with journalist and author Alexis Madrigal about putting today's tech stories in context and what energy entrepreneurs can learn from the past.

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Getting Outside This Fall

Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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If you're looking to get outdoors this fall, there are hidden gems around the region to explore. Join us for tips on where to enjoy the great outdoors this season.

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Bugs Of Fall

Monday, Sep 17, 2012 at 12:28 p.m.
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"Bug guy" Mike Raupp joins us to talk about mosquitoes, West Nile virus and the legions of stink bugs invading many homes.

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Climate Services

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tech Tuesday explores how government planners, farmers, energy companies and a range of other businesses use climate and weather data for short and long-range planning.

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A Conservative Approach To Climate Change

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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One former Republican lawmaker thinks it's time for conservatives to make fixes for climate change a priority. We find out where free-market policies fit into the issue.

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Public Power To The People?

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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More than 2,000 communities around the country are served by publicly-owned electric utilities. What would it take to have "public power" in the Washington region?

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A Drought's Impact On Our Energy Grid

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 at 1:31 p.m.
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Record-setting droughts in the Midwest and South are threatening more than crops: half of the nation's water goes to cooling power plants.

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Science Diplomacy

Monday, Jun 25, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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When tensions among nations are at their height, connections among scientists can be a powerful avenue for maintaining ties and backdoor diplomacy.

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Spring Bird Watching With Kenn Kaufman

Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Every spring, millions of small birds pass through our region on a migratory path from Central and South America to summer homes as far away as Alaska.

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The Potomac: The Nation's Most Endangered River?

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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We examine a recent report that lists the Potomac as the most endangered river in the United States.

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Local Trees

Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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DC was historically known as the "City of Trees," and it's still true today, with nearly forty percent of the city covered by tree canopy. We'll find out the best places to see enjoy our green bounty, and talk to the department responsible for caring for all those trees.

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Politics of the Plate

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.
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Perfectly red, unblemished winter tomatoes don't just disappoint when it comes to taste and nutrition: they may be the product of modern-day slavery. Barry Estabrook's exposé of abuses in the Florida tomato industry earned him a James Beard award.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.