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Zeldin New EPA Head

 

The new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says there needs to be urgency in addressing climate change but also hints that the Trump EPA will not pursue greenhouse gas reductions. Where the Trump EPA seems to be looking to pull back on climate and other regulations.

 

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The new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says there needs to be urgency in addressing climate change but also hints that the Trump EPA will not pursue greenhouse gas reductions. Where the Trump EPA seems to be looking to pull back on climate and other regulations.

PFAS Rule Withdrawn

 

One of the many Biden Administration rules the Trump EPA has nixed is one that would have limited the amount of toxic PFAS that petrochemical and other plants can release into waterways. We explain this setback for regulating “forever chemicals” that cause cancer, immune deficiencies and other harms.

 

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Searching for Old Growth Forest

 

Finding the last remaining old growth in the vast forests of Maine is like finding a needle in a haystack, but LiDAR technology is helping pinpoint these biodiversity hotspots so they can be protected. How it works and why it’s bringing the timber industry and conservationists together.

 

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The Little Gods of the Forest

 

Poet Major Jackson reads his poem, “The Body’s Uncontested Need to Devour, An Explanation” and reflects about forest bathing and immersing ourselves in nature as a vital life-giving experience.

 

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Bird Flu Warning

 

So far avian flu hasn’t been seen spreading from human to human, but recent mutations indicate some variants are becoming better adapted to infecting humans. An influenza researcher discusses what we know about bird flu so far, and how we can prepare for the possibility of a pandemic.

 

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Life As An Incarcerated Firefighter

 

Around a thousand of the firefighters who battled blazes around southern California in January 2025 were incarcerated. They do essentially the same work as other firefighters but are paid as little as around $5 a day. A formerly incarcerated firefighter shares what it was like and how the experience helped him forge a new life after prison as a professional firefighter.

 

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An Ancient Climate Solution

 

As the water supply in Athens, Greece dwindles and demand surges from residents and tourists alike, the city is looking to antiquity for solutions. One that’s attracting attention is an ancient aqueduct that runs beneath Athens.

 

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Celebrating 30 years of Living on Earth!

 

Host Steve Curwood in the Living on Earth studio

 

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Join the Living on Earth Book Club on October 13th!

 

Bestselling science journalist Ed Yong joins us to talk about his new book. Click here to learn more and register!

 

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PFAS Rule Withdrawn


One of the many Biden Administration rules the Trump EPA has nixed is one that would have limited the amount of toxic PFAS that petrochemical and other plants can release into waterways. We explain this setback for regulating “forever chemicals” that cause cancer, immune deficiencies and other harms.

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Trump Dumps Environmental Justice


Black, Brown and low-income communities pushing back against industrial pollution have always had an uphill battle. But now those environmental justice fights may get even harder, as the Trump administration shutters federal environmental justice programs.

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Searching for Old Growth Forest


Finding the last remaining old growth in the vast forests of Maine is like finding a needle in a haystack, but LiDAR technology is helping pinpoint these biodiversity hotspots so they can be protected. How it works and why it’s bringing the timber industry and conservationists together.

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This Week’s Show
February 7, 2025
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Zeldin New EPA Head

listen / download
The new EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says there needs to be urgency in addressing climate change but also hints that the Trump EPA will not pursue greenhouse gas reductions. Where the Trump EPA seems to be looking to pull back on climate and other regulations.

PFAS Rule Withdrawn

listen / download
One of the many Biden Administration rules the Trump EPA has nixed is one that would have limited the amount of toxic PFAS that petrochemical and other plants can release into waterways. We explain this setback for regulating “forever chemicals” that cause cancer, immune deficiencies and other harms.

Trump Dumps Environmental Justice

listen / download
Black, Brown and low-income communities pushing back against industrial pollution have always had an uphill battle. But now those environmental justice fights may get even harder, as the Trump administration shutters federal environmental justice programs.

BirdNote®: City Owls

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Some owls, like Barred Owls and Great Horned Owls, are happy to call our cities home. There’s plenty of rats and squirrels to eat, and BirdNote’s Michael Stein offers some tips on how to spot these urban owls.

Searching for Old Growth Forest

listen / download
Finding the last remaining old growth in the vast forests of Maine is like finding a needle in a haystack, but LiDAR technology is helping pinpoint these biodiversity hotspots so they can be protected. How it works and why it’s bringing the timber industry and conservationists together.

The Little Gods of the Forest

listen / download
Poet Major Jackson reads his poem, “The Body’s Uncontested Need to Devour, An Explanation” and reflects about forest bathing and immersing ourselves in nature as a vital life-giving experience.


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