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Climate Change Is Tough on Penguins: Author Fen Montaigne
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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Fen’s book, “Fraser’s Penguins: A Journey to the Future in Antarctica,” shows his passion for this otherworldly place and many of its two-footed in...

Bought by Radio Newark, KCMJ Community Radio, and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Feb 10, 2015
  • Length: 10:01
  • Purchases: 3
Trash Talk: The Persistence of Waste
From: Distillations
Series: Distillations
Caption: Buckhorn Mesa landfill., Credit: courtesy of Flickr user Alan Levine.
During our short time on Earth we humans have created a lot of stuff. Some of it's life-altering, like the device you’re using right now and some o...

Bought by XRAY.fm and WTJU


  • Added: Jan 21, 2015
  • Length: 39:39
  • Purchases: 2
Author Redmond O’Hanlon travels a mile deep in “Trawler"
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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British naturalist and jungle survivor of Borneo, Amazonia and the Congo, O’Hanlon sets off this time on a commercial fishing ship in the harsh wat...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Dec 02, 2014
  • Length: 09:56
  • Purchases: 2
Shellfish
From: Hillary Sanders
Series: Peril on the Salish Sea
Caption: Shellfish larvae at Penn Cove Shellfish Farm., Credit: Hillary Sanders
Shellfish farmers, researchers, and chefs share their concerns about water contamination in the Sound and the danger is poses to shellfish.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2014
  • Length: 07:52
  • Purchases: 1
Author Michael Pollan and "Cooked"
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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Food guy Michael Pollan’s new book is “Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation.” He is a personable, well-spoken walking encyclopedia of Ameri...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 14, 2013
  • Length: 09:59
  • Purchases: 2
Guatemala en Defensa de la Madre Tierra
From: Voces de Nuestro Mundo
Caption: PRX default Piece image
En esta edición analizamos la lucha continua en Guatemala entre las corporaciones multinacionales y los agricultores locales. On this edition we...

Bought by KDNA Radio


  • Added: Jan 25, 2013
  • Length: 28:03
  • Purchases: 1
Fresh Talk: Christian Philipp Müller
From: Cathy Byrd
Series: Fresh Art International
Caption: Christian Philipp Müller, Credit: Cathy Byrd
In Kassel, Germany, Cathy Byrd meets Swiss artist Christian Philipp Müller to talk about Swiss Chard Ferry, his gardening project for documenta (13).

  • Added: Dec 17, 2012
  • Length: 19:50
Party Green!
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Healthy Planet
Caption: Even Mother Nature loves a party. Celebrate responsibly!
The "new" way to party responsibly. Have fun and lessen the toxic load on the planet. Join us for ideas on how to Party Green. www.gooddirtradio.org

Bought by KRZA and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 11, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 2
It's critical...change on a grand scale
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Good dirt...for a change
Caption: Your efforts do count. Join in!
Learn how a certain number of citizens, getting involved and working for positive change, can change climate history through creating a ‘critical m...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Why we should all go blue.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Good dirt...for a change
Caption: With promising ideas like this one, the future looks good., Credit: http://www.theblueeconomy.org
Join us to find out how common sense and interconnected solutions can turn vast amounts of waste into abundant resources while reducing pollution. ...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Beat 'em with a carrot!
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Good dirt...for a change
Caption: Go carrot power!, Credit: http://gogreenplus.org
Join us to find out how consumer power, focused as a Carrotmob, is catching on.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Make your Christmas come alive.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Waste Not; Want Not
Caption: Celebrate this season and the rest to come with a live, potted Christmas tree.
Instead of purchasing a cut Christmas tree, consider buying a live, potted evergreen tree and then planting it after the holidays.

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Nov 12, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
How to avoid packaging pitfalls
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Waste Not; Want Not
Caption: Consumer packaging generates tons of waste., Credit: http://5gyres.org
Join us to learn more about reducing or eliminating your packaging waste.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
When zero is good for business and life.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Waste Not; Want Not
Caption: Zero waste IS possible., Credit: http://www.sconnect.org
Find out how businesses and communities operated like ecosystems make more money, provide more jobs and better products, create a better quality of...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Keep it clean—no spray!
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Healthy Planet
Caption: Spraying toxic chemicals has profound negative effects. , Credit: http://www.freestone.com/nospray/
Pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers are not very safe for humans and the environment. Learn about some safe alternatives to these toxic...

Bought by KSKA


  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Yep. Tree Hugger.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Healthy Planet
Caption: Do your part; plant a tree., Credit: www.arborday.org/trees/tips
Listen in to find out more about the many benefits of trees and how you can get involved in planting more!

Bought by Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 04:59
  • Purchases: 1
Go on a plastic fast
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Healthy Planet
Caption: Yeah. That's not food. It hurts them and hurts us too., Credit: www.bioplastic-product.com
Join us for simple ideas on how you can reduce plastic use and waste in your life.

Bought by KZYX


  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Green living when you rent
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Energy Buzz
Caption: Using better bulbs is just one option for saving energy and money., Credit: www.mynewplace.com/blog/apartment-guide
Renters generate a fair share of global warming gases and can make small investments in conservation and energy efficiency with decent paybacks. Tu...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Realtors embrace green.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Energy Buzz
Caption: Knowing green build options puts realtors at an advantage., Credit: http://www.thesmartbuilders.com
Join us to find out how Eco Brokers help people make smarter and more environmentally-aware housing choices.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Can energy incentives help you? Absolutely.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Energy Buzz
Caption: Where do economy and the environment meet?, Credit: http://www.energyet.com
Tune in to hear how energy incentives can offset the cost of your project, yielding a healthy payback, as well as providing long-term, fixed-energy...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Reap the harvest with a solar garden
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Energy Buzz
Caption: Communities, families, and businesses can benefit by co-owning solar units., Credit: http://buildipedia.com
Although the cost of solar panels has decreased significantly, many folks either rent, have shaded roofs or yards, live in condominiums or can’t af...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Solar: You can do with a condo.
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Energy Buzz
Caption: You can go solar on your condo!, Credit: http://greengopost.com
Sunny rooftops are proving to be an excellent asset for property owners faced with rising energy costs. The benefits of rooftop solar include energ...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
Do you live with energy ghosts?
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: Energy Buzz
Caption: Take a good look at your energy ghosts., Credit: http://www.mnenergysmart.com
Chances are, most of us don’t know just how much power our appliances, electronics and other devices are consuming when they’re turned off. This hi...

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1
Cows and Carbon Footprint
From: Good Dirt Radio
Series: The FOOD reality.
Caption: Watch the movie., Credit: http://www.takepart.com/foodinc/action
Among the biggest contributors to climate change is industrialized food production, its long distance transport and systemic use of toxic, oil base...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Nov 07, 2012
  • Length: 05:00
  • Purchases: 1