Nov. 02, 2012
As Storm Recovery Continues, Looking to the Future
With Sandy leaving destruction in her wake, a look at how cities might plan for future storms.
Dec. 31, 2010
2010 Science Year In Review
From the Gulf oil spill to the creation of synthetic life, a look at the science that made headlines in 2010.
Jul. 16, 2010
Of Email, Data, Graphs and Climate
Two investigations have cleared researchers at a climate research institute of wrongdoing after questions were raised about comments made in email exchanges between the scientists. We'll take a look at the controversy.
May. 07, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill: Engineering Approaches
The oil continues to gush from the sunken Deepwater Horizon oil platform in the Gulf -- and the official solution for stopping the flow could take weeks. Are there other fixes that should be considered?
Jan. 23, 2009
Climate Change and the Media
Ira talks with New York Times reporter Andrew Revkin about coverage of climate change.
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Michael Pollan Talks Plants and Food
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