Environment

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Backyard Birdwatching

Thursday, Apr 2, 2009 at 12:27 p.m.
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Some local birds are getting ready for breeding season by singing night and day. Other migratory bird species are returning to our region after a winter in warmer island climates. All of which presents an excellent opportunity to grab your...

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Urban Gardening

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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The sprawling concrete spaces in urban areas aren't ideal for green thumbs. But gardeners across the region are proving that with the right approach, you can turn any virtually space into a fresh and sustainable source of food. Join Kojo...

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Coal, Technology and the Future of Energy

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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"Clean coal" is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot in discussions of America's energy future. But that phrase means very different things to different people. To some, clean coal is a green solution to our energy needs; to others, it's...

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Coal Ash & Environmental Safety

Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 at 12:33 p.m.
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A spill of potentially toxic coal ash narrowly missed the Potomac river this week. Officials say the accident does not appear to have caused any immediate harm, but the spill has stoked concerns about the safety of coal waste disposal. We...

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Global Bird Migration, Local Environmental Impacts

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.
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New research is yielding surprising revelations about where local bird populations spend their winter months. Armed with high-tech research tools -- from "backpack" sensors to chemical isotope-analysis -- scientists have discovered that...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-02-18/sustainable-seafood-fisheries-fork

Sustainable Seafood: From Fisheries to the Fork

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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The global appetite for seafood is pushing fish stocks around the world to the brink of extinction. But some activists say the key to replenishing the oceans isn't as simple as avoiding certain popular dishes. We speak with chef-activist...

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Continued Questions about D.C.'s Water Supply

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 at 12:38 p.m.
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The District's latest public health controversy is fast becoming a political issue. Several weeks after a study revealed the impact of lead-tainted water on young children, the Council held a hearing yesterday to explore whether tap water...

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Darwin's birthday: The evolution of Evolution

Thursday, Feb 5, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.
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This year marks two significant dates in scientific history: the 200th anniversary Charles Darwin's birth, and the 150th anniversary of Darwin's landmark work, "On the Origin of Species." We speak with scientists from a variety of...

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Lead and Children's Health in D.C.

Monday, Feb 2, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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A new study linking lead in the District's drinking water to health issues in children is awakening long-running concerns about the city's water supply . The research found hundreds of children were exposed to potentially damaging amounts...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-01-28/shaping-city-roger-k-lewis

"Shaping the City" with Roger K. Lewis

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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Momentum is building for a proposal to connect two suburban counties in Maryland with light-rail transit. But many in the Washington region still don't know what light-rail transit looks like or how it impacts urban and suburban...

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Chesapeake Check-Up

Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
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A coalition of environmentalists is suing the federal government over the slow pace of Chesapeake Bay restoration. Local chicken farmers are unhappy about new regulations. And bleak state budget numbers present an uncertain future for...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-01-01/where-wild-things-were-rebroadcast

"Where the Wild Things Were" (Rebroadcast)

Thursday, Jan 1, 2009 at 1:31 p.m.
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They're stories that might seem like odd local examples of environmental change: ants devouring the jungles of Venezuela and elk destroying the landscape of U.S. national parks. But scientists say these phenomena are not random -- they're...

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Food Politics and Animal Rights (Rebroadcast)

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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Does your dinner table reflect your worldview? Americans of all political persuasions are thinking more about where their food comes from - whether it's grown locally or raised in a humane way. Kojo talks with the leader of the country's...

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"The Carbon Age" (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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Carbon is one of the key building blocks of life as we know it. It can be found in human DNA, in tennis rackets, and in the bubbles of popular soft drinks. But "carbon footprint" has also become one the buzz phrases in the debate over how...

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Travelers' Philanthropy

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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It's a step beyond eco-tourism: travelers turning their vacations into a work experience that benefits a local community. Hear about opportunities to share your time, talent, and financial resources with local communities in developing...

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