Best Air And Water Pollution Podcasts (2024)

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The bat police, the EA’s pension pot problem, and Miliband’s solar ‘error’ 18:52

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds unravels: How the pension fund used by wildlife regulators Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales holds bonds…

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Episode for August 9, 2024: An educator on Lake Erie and an artist on the Allegheny River 29:01

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This week, we're headed outdoors to get a fresh perspective. A 5th-grade science teacher boards a Lake Erie research vessel to learn more about plastic pollution. And a kayak tour on the Allegheny River has a unique twist: Participants also make art together. Plus, a new nonprofit hopes to eliminate the barriers that keep people from getting outsid…

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Rat summer, fresh PFAS revelations PLUS Labour's planning revolution 32:14

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds out: The significance of the thousands of PFAS-related legal cases taking place in the US and the UK’s most PFAS poll…

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Episode for August 2, 2024: How Kamala Harris can appeal to Pennsylvania climate voters and more 29:01

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Now that Vice President Harris is on her way to becoming the Democratic nominee for president, how can she make sure people who care about climate change vote for her? Pennsylvania is looking for ways to create wildlife corridors so animals like bobcats and box turtles can safely move. Plus, a Pittsburgh environmental activist is celebrating a mile…

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The Tories' toxic pesticide, England's over-abstraction baddies PLUS the swimworthy rivers of Swiss cities 38:52

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team finds out: Why the toxic neonicotinoid Cruiser SB pesticide was authorised by the Conservative government without any kind …

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Episode for July 26, 2024: Climate solutions, grassland birds and the PA prairie 29:00

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This week on The Allegheny Front, many of us are feeling the heat this summer, and climate change is fueling the soaring temperatures. A new book by climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people who are working to reduce climate-warming emissions in novel ways. Birds, like the bobolink, that need grassland habitat to nest are losing gro…

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The supersized King's Speech PLUS The Wildlife Trusts' CEO on housing, Celtic rainforests and Labour's vision 46:43

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The implications of the King's Speech for the climate and the UK's natural environment Why the housing secretary…

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7/19/24 - No More 'Flushable' Wipes, Clean Energy Top 10, Wildlife Drive Reopens 3:00

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Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge's Wildlife Drive has reopened, Michigan is in the top ten states with the most clean energy jobs, and wipes sold in Michigan can no longer be marketed as "flushable."For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Episode for July 19, 2024: Mine cleanups, chemical recycling and synchronous fireflies 29:01

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This week, a stream polluted by an old coal mine at a former golf club is getting cleaned up thanks to a land trust and a new pot of federal money. Plus, we have news about why it's hard for states to access other federal mine reclamation money. We also talk with an author of a new report that says chemical recycling of plastics isn't all it's crac…

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Exposing Contractor Cons - 07.09.2024 1:06:56

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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/GCMvZ5LJQUg In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about how to avoid getting taken advantage of by a dishonest contractor. Pick…

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Miliband’s solar power play, Ofwat gives? PLUS The greenest cities in England 31:57

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, we focus on the politics of solar power – more than a gigawatt of solar energy has been approved by the energy minister Ed Milliband but how…

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Episode for July 12, 2024: Coal plant closure, downwind air pollution and hemlocks 29:01

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Just over a year ago, the largest coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania closed. For some, it's been hard to accept. We'll visit Homer City to hear how it's going. A US Supreme Court decision to put a cross-state air pollution rule on hold could impact clean air in Pennsylvania. And, we tag along with a crew trying to save hemlock trees from an inv…

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7/12/24 - HOA Solar Array, Tittabawassee Trail, Sparks for Standish 3:30

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Homeowners associations will be prohibited from banning certain energy improvements and solar energy systems under a state House bill approved by the Senate. The Tittabawassee River Trail provides unique views and opportunities for wildlife observation.By Delta College Public Radio

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Labour landslide: who’s in, who’s out PLUS Reeves revs up building blitz 31:57

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, we look back and forwards at the politics of now: the slayed beasts of the Conservatives, the triumphant hunters of the labour party and the…

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Episode for July 5, 2024: Trout streams, coyote myths and using the whole fish 29:01

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This week on The Allegheny Front, commercial fisheries in the Great Lakes hope to follow an example set in Iceland. It calls for using every part of the fish to increase the value of each one caught, while decreasing waste. And, central Pennsylvania is one of the best places for fly fishing, but there is a need to protect its prized streams from fa…

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Fibreglass-filled oysters, the new cow tax PLUS the general election showdown for nature 24:51

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In THIS week’s episode, we focus on: The oysters in the south coast of England, which have been swallowing tiny pieces of boats made of fibreglass. The wild boars p…

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Watering Our Community: Youth, Health, and Climate Resilience 32:40

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In this episode, we discuss: The role of (North African) youth in climate change mitigation and adaptation Intersections of climate change, health and mental health Building resilience from the grassroots level to the global level; planetary resilience Introducing vulnerability and care in climate change discussions Guest | Dr. Saad Uakkas Dr Saad …

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Episode for June 28, 2024 29:01

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The National Transportation Safety Board approved its investigative findings into last year’s train derailment in East Palestine. It issued recommendations on rail safety and emergency response, criticizing Norfolk Southern for keeping critical information away from responders. Former workers at an oil refinery in Philadelphia remember the fire and…

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6/28/24 - Wildfire Summer, Invasive Blitz, Algae Data 3:30

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Be prepared for wildfire smoke this summer, an Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is on at boat launches in Michigan, and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor is posting weekly field sampling data for Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron.By Delta College Public Radio

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Supreme Court strikes down oil, nature's protest PLUS what happens when NGOs get too close to big business 22:33

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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6/21/24 - Find Out About Air Quality Alerts and Great Lakes Most ‘Unwanted’ 2:30

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Excessive heat can be a drag, including on air quality. A paper in the Journal of Great Lakes Research identifies Michigan’s Top Ten most unwanted.For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Episode for June 21, 2024 29:01

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This week, the first town in Allegheny County commits to creating a bird-friendly community as an official Bird Town. We also talk with a climate scientist about how this week’s heat wave is related to climate change. We have a preview of next week’s release of the final report of a federal investigation into last year’s Norfolk Southern train dera…

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MAYDAY: The forgotten poison in our skies 40:41

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It’s taken nearly four decades for a global phase out of leaded petrol, light aircraft still use fuel containing lead to keep flying their planes. The US and the EU are looking to phase out this source of harmful lead pollution, but the UK is hanging back. Aviation fuel AVGAS 100LL uses Tetraethlylead for fuel stability. When this lead is jettisone…

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Manifesto magic tricks, Reform’s revenge PLUS the carbon blowouts that could break our skies 53:57

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Episode for June 14, 2024: A community fights for clean water, Black Birders Week, PFAS 29:01

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CNX plans to use methane from coal mines to make hydrogen and clean jet fuel. To pay for it, they want to use new clean energy tax credits. Inside a brewing fight over billions of dollars in hydrogen subsidies. Some residents of Greene County want answers from EQT and state regulators about why their well water is giving them rashes after showers. …

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How Insurance Protects Your Home with Michael Caples - 06.14.2024 57:50

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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Michae…

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6/14/24 - BeachGuard System, Tawas Lake Day 3:00

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A way to check beach monitoring information online, June 29 is Tawas Lake Day, and Michigan officials are seeking proposals for a green maritime strategy.For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Letters of Warning and Hope: Climate Scientists Write About the Crisis 29:01

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Hundreds of climate scientists were asked this simple question: “What do you feel about climate change.” The result was poignant, angry, bewildered, and in some cases hopeful letters from climate scientists that most importantly, spell out what we need to do to avoid the calamity that is barreling rapidly toward us. Climate change is a complex and …

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The highways from hell killing our waterways PLUS the latest general election green policy pledges 37:05

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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6/7/24 - MyCatch Walleye, Power Plants to Parkland 3:01

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A statewide walleye fishing challenge runs through June 30. The Environmental Law & Policy Center has a project that aims to reimagine retired coal plant sites as green spaces.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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5/31/24 - Fix a Failing Septic System, Ride a Clean School Bus 3:00

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A failing septic system can bring wastewater into your home and discharge untreated wastewater into the environment. Twenty eight school districts across Michigan will benefit from a federal Clean School Bus Program rebate competition.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Episode for June 7, 2024: Doctors take climate action, A community fights flooding 29:01

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This week, hospitals have a big carbon footprint. We report on how local medical professionals are fighting climate change. Some politicians and advocates are calling for a ban on the longtime practice of spreading drilling wastewater on dirt and gravel roads. We talk to a former DEP secretary who says this practice should remain illegal. Flooding …

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Green battle lines drawn, Saltmarsh SSSI bulldozed, PLUS the professor of faith on guarding God's garden 1:00:13

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Climate Crisis vs. Culture Wars: The Green Backlash 32:04

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This year elections are taking place across the globe covering almost half of the world’s population. It is also likely to be, yet again, the hottest year on record as the climate crisis intensifies. Around the world, nations are choosing to prioritize economic growth and national interest over climate policy. There are worrying signs of a green ba…

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Exploring the Nexus of Air Pollution and Climate Change in Africa 26:53

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In this episode, we discuss: Interconnectedness of Air Pollution and Climate Change Health and Environmental Impacts African Integrated Assessment Role of African Scientists Future of Atmospheric Sciences in Africa Guest | Prof. Rebecca Garland Our guest, Prof. Rebecca Garland, is a seasoned expert in atmospheric sciences, specialising in air quali…

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Episode for May 31,2024: Norfolk Southern settlement, pipeline concerns and helping mussels 29:01

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This week on The Allegheny Front, Norfolk Southern will invest $200 million in rail safety as part of a settlement with the federal government over last year's train derailment in East Palestine. Earlier this month, a controversial natural gas pipeline that will soon go online failed a crucial safety test. We speak with a reporter who is following …

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Climate End-Game: This is Not Your Daddy's Gloom & Doom 30:16

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The Climate End-Game is when global temperatures exceed 3°+ Celsius over this next century and beyond. If that were to occur, there could be multiple tipping points sparking each other at the same time, jacking the scorching heat even higher. Scientists say the world needs to think about a worst-case climate senerio. A team of international researc…

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The policies lost in the election wash-up, Labour's green mission PLUS the most PFAS-polluted town in England 37:55

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Episode for May 24, 2024: Native plants, invasive snails and the state of fireflies 29:01

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This week, we talk to entomologist and author Doug Tallamy, who wants people to landscape with native plants to feed bees and other pollinators. His goal is for half of the 40 million acres of lawn in the U.S. to be replanted with native species in what he calls the "Home Grown National Park." We'll also visit a special bog habitat in eastern Penns…

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Bathing water baddies PLUS River Summit special ft. Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse, Jim Murray, Philip Duffy and Angela Henry 59:41

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Paul Whitehouse, Feargal Sharkey, The Crown’s Jim Murray... This week's episode, recorded from the UK River Summit, features the rockstars of the water world and an environmental lawyer on a mission. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out what you've missed. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stor…

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CLIMATE: Nobody Cares Anymore 27:41

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Right at the moment when climate impacts are dramatically manifesting themselves, concern from global citizens is shrinking. We have lost that loving feeling toward the living world. We have lost any sense of urgency. As temperature rise, climate change remains a low priority for most individuals. Polling data shows that, concerning the greatest th…

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Episode for May 17, 2024: Invasives in Pa. waterways, a coastal plain forest wins an award, green weddings 29:01

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A new film focuses on invasive species in some of Pennsylvania's pristine waters. The executive producer talks about how people can help keep invasives at bay. Also, a Superfund site in the woods of Bucks County won an environmental award. It's one of the Pennsylvania's last remaining coastal plain forests. As wedding season approaches, we look at …

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Commercial and Residential Floor Coverings - 05.07.2024 35:38

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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Rebecc…

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DEFRA vs OEP, the lost infringement cases, PLUS the UK's diverging green policy 39:27

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The on-going beef between the government and the post-Brexit environmental watchdog – the Office for Environment…

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Tobico Marsh Restoration Project, Best Trails and Au Sable Didymo 4:00

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A public meeting is planned for May 22 for a three-year Tobico Marsh restoration project. The state has a Pure Michigan program to recognize land and water locations that represent some of the best trail experiences. And in Oscoda County, didymo cells have been found in the Au Sable River.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

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Battling the War on Logic, Reason, and Common Sense: The War on Science 37:04

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Science has never been more crucial to deciding the political issues facing the country. Yet science and scientists have less influence with the federal government than at any time in modern history. Despite that the marvels of scientific progress that has improved our lives immensely, some well-funded groups whose positions fly in the face of over…

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Episode for May 24, 2024: Managing deer through sterilization, and what the heck is post-natural history? 29:01

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This week, we have a special show about how people interact with wildlife and other animals. Our first story looks at what happens when urban and suburban deer populations get out of hand. Some cities and towns opt for bow hunting or bring in sharpshooters. But one community went another way: sterilizing female deer. Plus, a new book looks animals …

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ULEZ upset averted, climate ‘clown show’ PLUS Dartmoor's sheepwrecked SSSIs 54:20

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The fallout of the local elections… was it really the ULEZ wot won it in London? We’ll also be finding out why t…

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Walleye Research in Saginaw Bay, Water and Pollution Lobbying in Lansing 2:30

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Michigan Sea Grant has an update on walleye populations in Saginaw Bay. The Sierra Club of Michigan is pushing for environmental justice legislation.For more information: https://mrgreatlakes.com/By Delta College Public Radio

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Home Repair Services with Mister Fix-It STL - 05.01.2024 45:26

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This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Kevin Pannebecker about home repair services and his company Mister Fix-It STL. Find out why you may not want to work with a fly-b…

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