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25 October 2020
Living on Earth: Beyond the Headlines
Peter Dykstra and Host Steve Curwood take a peek Beyond the Headlines to look at the New York Power Authority's decision to convert some of their "peaker" plants to clean energy.
Peter Dykstra and Host Steve Curwood take a peek Beyond the Headlines to look at the New York Power Authority's decision to convert some of their "peaker" plants to clean energy.
Fifteen young people across Wisconsin are suing the state, arguing that its laws block progress on renewable energy and worsen climate change. The case mirrors a Montana lawsuit and could reshape how Wisconsin regulates fossil fuels.
Lawyers requested swift cooling measures in a Missouri prison with no A/C. One man shares the dangerous conditions inside.
With warming temperatures and growing urbanization creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes, Brownsville, Texas, has become a front line in the fight against vector-borne illnesses. The city’s surveillance and control efforts offer a rare model of preparedness as the US faces rising threats from diseases like dengue, Zika, and West Nile.
Even after losing a landmark court case and facing state regulatory action, California’s insurer of last resort is still rejecting wildfire smoke damage claims — including homes found contaminated with toxic substances — leaving thousands of policyholders in limbo.
Renewables are thriving, with Africa breaking solar energy records – but action is needed to plug the financing gap.
After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.
“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”
"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”
A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations
“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”
“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.