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Finding Ancient Trees & Contaminated Compost
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A tree older than Christianity has been discovered in a remote swamp in North Carolina. We spoke with Dr. David Stayle, the scientist behind the discovery, about how to protect the ancient grove and what the tree can teach us about climate history. Plus, NC Policy Watch journalist Lisa Sorg walks us through an investigation shining a light on dangerous chemical contamination of compost that may have been applied to playgrounds and other sensitive locations. Finally, we revisit an interview with Dollie Burwell, the mother of environmental justice, about what it takes for social justice movements to take hold.
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