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Guerrilla Gardening in London
From: Kyle Boelte
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Under the cover of darkness, illicit gardeners work to beatify London.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio, Vocalo.org, and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 04, 2008
  • Length: 02:43
  • Purchases: 3
Duffy's Ark
From: Stephen Grant
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In the wake of the recent historic floods hitting the Midwest many families have been left homeless. For one Iowa family, the nightmare that landed...

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jun 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:40
  • Purchases: 1
Bike to Work!
From: KQED
Series: QUEST
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How hard is it to trade in four wheels for two?

Bought by WRVO Public Media and NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Jun 18, 2008
  • Length: 04:28
  • Purchases: 2
The birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees ...
From: With Good Reason
Series: news features
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How air pollution is affecting the fragrane from flowers, making it harder for bees to find and pollinate them.

Bought by KENW, WRVO Public Media, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 05, 2008
  • Length: 02:34
  • Purchases: 3
Oil Spill Cleanup: From Hazmat to Hairmat
From: Catherine Girardeau
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Eco-minded volunteers clean up after SF Bay oil spill using mats made of human hair.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio and WBHM


  • Added: Jan 21, 2008
  • Length: 04:00
  • Purchases: 2
Flying squirrels + treadmills = Science!
From: John Ryan
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Alaskan squirrels can fly, but can they run?

  • Added: Apr 18, 2007
  • Length: 02:08
Rent-A-Pet
From: Adam Allington
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Who wants a three-legged one-eyed pittbull mix?

Bought by KXOT Public Radio, New Hampshire Public Radio, WFIU, and KZSC


  • Added: Mar 05, 2007
  • Length: 06:50
  • Purchases: 4
Growers Cover Up Local Produce
From: The Environment Report
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The growing use of hydroponics in agriculture is letting people get local produce even in places where the climate is chilly.

  • Added: Jan 29, 2007
  • Length: 04:02
Locally Grown Food Sprouts in Restaurants
From: The Environment Report
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Chef is encouraging farmers to grow local food for new trend in restaurants.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 29, 2007
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 1
Polar Bears: Branding Global Warming
From: Nathanael Johnson
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Bear as symbol vs. bear in person

Bought by PRX to iTunes, New Hampshire Public Radio, WFUV, Aspen Public Radio, and WYSO


  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 07:04
  • Purchases: 5
Depaving: Trading the Sidewalk for the Seedling
From: Radio Anyway
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One Northampton, Massachusetts resident chooses, for reasons both practical and philosophic, to remove her asphalt driveway and restore green space.

  • Added: Aug 31, 2006
  • Length: 05:40
Appreciating Wildfire Fighters, Meto Vega
From: Miles Eddy
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Rural Colorado overwhelms wildfire workers with an outpouring of gratitude rarely seen.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2006
  • Length: 04:05
World Water Day: Children call for action on access to safe water
From: UNICEF
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This Story is Free! Children come together from around the globe at the Children's World Water Forum to voice concerns over water and sanitation

Bought by KWCW and KGOU


  • Added: Mar 23, 2006
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 2
Urinals: Can't Flush This
From: The Environment Report
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Guys, they're taking our flusher away!

Bought by BSR Radio and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jan 24, 2006
  • Length: 04:16
  • Purchases: 2
Exotic Conifers: the Next Big Thing in Christmas Trees
From: Shannon Mullen
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Four minute holiday feature story about an exotic Christmas tree farmer and his love of all things conifer.

Bought by WTIP and WYSO


  • Added: Dec 21, 2005
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2
Mesa Verde Centennial Kickoff
From: KSUT
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Mesa Verde National Park Centennial Kicks Off

Bought by KRCC-FM


  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 1
Energy Efficient Home That's Tasty Too
From: KRCC-FM
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When building materials and food intersect

  • Added: Nov 28, 2005
  • Length: 04:35
Railing over Train Smoke!
From: KSUT
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Train smoke plagues Durango, Colorado residents while feeding the town's economy.

Bought by KOTO and KRCC-FM


  • Added: Nov 03, 2005
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 2
The Truth about Bears and Humans
From: KRCC-FM
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Bears and humans clash in Colorado's foothills

  • Added: Oct 12, 2005
  • Length: 04:42
Christo and Jeanne Claude in Salida
From: KRCC-FM
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Christo plans his next project

  • Added: Aug 01, 2005
  • Length: 08:41
Grease My Ride!
From: WAER Syracuse, NY
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Do It Yourself Veggie Cars and the Clear Visions Project

Bought by NPR Station Showcase with PRX


  • Added: Feb 07, 2005
  • Length: 04:27
  • Purchases: 1