Missouri River Levels Cause Blackout Concerns
Feb 7th, 2005 · Six Midwestern governors will meet and attempt to reach a consensus over water levels in the Missouri River. If the water drops much more, power plants will be forced to shut down.
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Florida Seeks to Aid Native Plants After Hurricanes
Dec 26th, 2004 · NPR's Ari Shapiro continues his series on the long-term impact on Florida from the record hurricane season this year. Biologists look to see if native species can successfully battle invasive species that blow in on the big winds.
Melting Glaciers
Dec 17th, 2004 · Speaking this week at the meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Lonnie Thompson discussed finding 5,000-year-old plants embedded in deep ice cores -- a sign, he says, that the climate may have changed rapidly around that time.
Nuclear Plants Get Stricter Security Standards
Oct 29th, 2004 · The nation's nuclear power plants are working to meet Friday's deadline to comply with new anti-terrorist security standards. They include more guards, more training, more barriers and better surveillance. Hear NPR's David Kestenbaum.
Genes from Engineered Grass Spread Far
Sep 21st, 2004 · A grass genetically modified to be resistant to a popular herbicide can spread new genes to other grass plants located miles away, scientists discover. The findings raise questions about how well altered plant genes can be contained. Hear NPR's Christopher Joyce.
'Green' Roofs Sprout Up All Over
Jun 23rd, 2004 · The idea of "green" roofs -- covering the tops of buildings with plants, trees and grasses -- is as ancient as Mesopotamia. Touted as a solution to pollution and other environmental problems, they're increasingly showing up around the country. NPR's Ketzel Levine reports.
Taking a Ride with Elevator Man ****
May 7th, 2000 · Annie Cheney reports from New York on a legendary elevator operator, who's outfitted his place of work with plants, mood lighting and a sound system. His goal? To encourage passengers to start up a conversation.
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