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Each week on Reel Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kramer takes a quick look at the latest in movies -- from the hottest new blockbusters to little-known indies and even Blu-ray releases. Whether you prefer explosive action movies or quiet dramas, you're sure to discover something worth watching. On the latest show, Kristin follows a family’s battle from working on the streets to battling on the courts in Disney+’s Rise.

This month on Climate Connections:

Air Date            Title:

Mon., 6/13 - A new climate-friendly housing development will be all-electric: The mixed-income development will include community gardens and homes with heat pumps and solar panels.

Tue., 6/14 - Company helps incentivize forest protection in Ecuador: Whole Forest wants to make it economically viable to preserve the forest.

Wed., 6/15 - As electric cars gain popularity, states will need to make up gas-tax revenue: Oregon already offers drivers an option to pay a per-mile charge instead of a gas tax. 

Thu., 6/16 - Climate change could dry up ideal Northern Plains duck habitat: So wetland conservation is more important than ever.

Fri., 6/17 - Solar power keeps some Puerto Rico fire stations running during blackouts: The stations can continue providing services even when the electricity grid goes down.

Mon., 6/20 - Some people prepare for climate change with survival training: The Mountain Scout Survival school teaches primitive survival skills and urban emergency preparedness courses.

Tue., 6/21 - How Georgia’s undeveloped barrier islands are adapting to sea-level rise: With few roads or buildings, the islands move naturally in response to storms and rising seas.

Wed., 6/22 - Chicago’s vintage homes become more energy-efficient: Homeowners typically see a 30% reduction on their electric bill and a 50% reduction on their gas bill.

Thu., 6/23 - Dams, climate change threaten Missouri River cottonwood forests: Young cottonwoods survive only when the river is allowed to shift its path over time.

Fri., 6/24 - Free environmental justice courses available to middle, high school students: Course creator Sierra Generette says she hopes the trainings inspire students to become a voice for change.

Mon., 6/27 - Oak pollen concentrations are increasing 5% a year in Atlanta: Climate change is contributing to longer and more severe allergy seasons.

Tue., 6/28 - New manufacturing process stores carbon pollution in concrete: It can cut the carbon footprint of concrete by more than half.

Wed., 6/29 - Minnesotans help trees migrate north: People are gathering seeds from southern and central Minnesota and planting the saplings in the state’s northern forests.   

Thu., 6/30 - Poet Sophia Naz grieves after a wildfire took her home: She processes the loss in her new book, “Open Zero.”

Fri., 7/1 - Outdoor workers in South Florida campaign for heat safety: WeCount! advocates for access to cool water, shade and more rest breaks.

Mon., 7/4 - Climate change complicates a precarious relationship between birds and farmers: New England songbirds often nest in farm fields, where they’re threatened by mowing and other farm equipment.

Tue., 7/5 - Electricity grids aren’t making the most of wind power: Contracts often guarantee coal plants a minimum level of production.

Wed., 7/6 - The downside of corporate reforestation pledges: Poorly planned reforestation efforts could displace farms and rural communities.

Thu., 7/7 - Army Corps invests in natural solutions to reduce flooding: Recent projects include reestablishing dunes, giving rivers more room to flood, and more.

Fri., 7/8 - Apprenticeship program trains people for clean energy jobs: ReVision Energy, a New England-based solar company, wants to make it easier for people to become licensed electricians.

Please see the transcript.

Each week on Shelf Discovery, host Kristin Dreyer Kamer offers listeners a brief look inside the pages of a new book. From mysteries to memoirs, classics to chick lit, busy readers are sure to find plenty of picks to add to their shelves. On this week's show, Kristin reconnects with long-lost family in Virginia Franken’s Half Sisters.

To read the full review, visit NightsAndWeekends.com.

The days are longer, the beaches are open again, and summer approaches.  This week on Beer Notes, we are highlighting the summer beers produced here on the Shore.

Craft beers full of flavor and lighter in color are popular as warm weather approaches.  Sours and fruited beers including the milkshake IPAs come into their own.  Porters and stouts are taking a back seat to pilsners, wit biers, and IPAs of all varieties.

Here on the Shore where local politicians say the sun kisses Ocean City first each morning, the ocean dominates our environment and our psyche, and so does summer. 

EVO craft brewing in Salisbury Maryland has the Delmarva Pure Pils, A supremely sessionable Eastern Shore take on a Czech-style pilsner.

Fin City, started in a crab house in West Ocean City, still serves crabs in working boats permanently docked at their pier all summer.  They take their location and fishing seriously.  With names like Angler Ale, White Marlin Pale Ale, Blackfin Black IPA, Catch of the Day IPA, and Backfin Blue Crab Stout to Marga Wheat A and  Marina Colada.  They even made a beer to support the creation and maintenance of artificial reefs off the coast of Ocean City for fishing habitat, OC Reef Red. 

3rd Wave-, a woman owned brewery in Delmar, a small village that sits astride the state border between Delaware and Maryland produces the SandStorm Belgian Tripel, BeachBreak Apricot Wheat, and ShoreBreak Pale Ale.

Crooked Hammock, nestled in among the beach resort towns of Coastal Delaware- produces BEACH ESCAPE and Hammock Easy.  Their neighbor in Lewes, Big Oyster Brewing has the Hammerhead IPA, a traditional west coast style that competes with the best  IPAs on the market.

As summer crests the horizon, make sure that your vision includes locally made craft beer with names and flavors that bring to mind all the places and activities you love about the season.

Harriet lived from around 1835 to 2006! She is believed to be one of the Earth's longest lived creatures ever recorded.

Film critic Dan Persons reviews FIGHTVILLE, an intense and intimate documentary focusing on the brutal sport of mixed martial arts.

THE INDIE ON DEMAND MOVIE REVIEW is a short, weekly, module-style review show dedicated to highlighting independent films available via on-demand platforms. Produced and hosted by film journalist and critic Dan Persons (The Huffington Post, IFC, Air America), each 2-minute episode will feature a review of an independent film that has recently debuted on-demand, incorporating cleared audio clips and Dan's detailed analysis to provide listeners with an entertaining and insightful glimpse into the exciting and innovative world of independent film, with all titles available immediately for viewing at home.

Reno in music - a postcard about the lyrical representation of the biggest city in the world.