Tue., 05/16 Plastic Producing Bug: A pesky microbe with a bad rep is now becoming an ecological workhorse. Hear how a bacteria is now preserving our health and our planet.
Wed., 05/17 Green Buildings In Style: Now your entire house can become an ecologically sound structure using green building techniques.
Thu., 05/18 Children’s Health In Trouble: Scientists worry that this generation of children may become the first in modern history to have poorer health than their parents. Does it have to be this way?
Fri., 05/19 Recyclebank’s Bucks: Recycling your garbage may soon recycle money back into your savings account! Hear all about how you can save with Recyclebank.
Mon., 05/22 Benzene Beverage: In 1990, a carcinogen was found in several types of soft drinks. Because manufacturers promised to change their formulas, the finding was not publicly reported. But new research shows benzene is still found in some soft drinks today.
Tue., 05/23 Energy Wasters: Just by being plugged in, even if turned off, many appliances in your home are sucking electricity and adding to your electricity bill. Learn which ones zap the most on today’s show.
Wed., 05/24 The Latest Pesticide Buzz: What’s the buzz on pesticides these days? In short, they’re out. In are the latest in crop management– pest predators. Hear how some farmers are growing greener crops with them on today’s show.
Thu., 05/25 Schoolbus Idling: Schoolbuses are a great, energy-saving carpool system, but they do have a downside – diesel fuel. Hear how schools are now limiting students’ exposure to diesel fumes.
Fri., 05/26 Reach For A Better Solution: Do you think the government thoroughly tests the safety of chemicals used to make consumer products? Think again, and hear more about plans—in Europe—to do a better job.
Mon., 05/29 Grass-Fed Beef Is Good: Want to eat healthier? Look further down the chain… the cow your beef comes from could be eating healthier, too -- producing better meat and dairy for you.
Tue., 05/30 PBDE: It’s What’s For Dinner: You wouldn’t go to the grocery store and buy a bottle of chlorine to drink with dinner, but your food may contain something equally unappetizing – brominated flame retardants.
Wed., 05/31 The Hunt For Clean Energy: It’s time to see if America’s large corporations are making the grade with clean energy. Learn who’s on the honor roll and who’s falling behind today.
