Sam Eaton

Independent Reporter

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Sam Eaton is an independent radio and television journalist. His reporting on complex environmental issues from climate change to population growth has taken him all over the United States and the world.

Latest Stories (337)

Making an impression on Black Friday

Nov 24, 2006
As bargain hunters shook off their turkey hangovers at the crack of dawn today, retailers were pulling out all the stops. But sales weren't the only things retailers were hoping for. Sam Eaton reports.

A bittersweet return to mining

Nov 21, 2006
The nuclear revival has prompted a uranium mining resurgence out West — but some residents of Moab, Utah, aren't eager to turn back the clock. Sam Eaton has the story.

No. 2 polluter: Hollywood

Nov 14, 2006
Pyrotechnic explosions and massive amounts of electricity used to power huge movie sets are among the factors making Hollywood one of the worst polluters in Los Angeles, says a new study. Sam Eaton reports.

Yukon salmon in trouble

Nov 14, 2006
Sam Eaton reports from Alaska's Yukon River where climate change is threatening the lucrative salmon fishing industry.

Challenging K Street

Nov 9, 2006
With Democrats set to control the next Congress promising honesty and ethics, Sam Eaton looks at what's likely to happen to the K Street lobbying machine.

Save the slopes

Nov 8, 2006
Ski resorts are getting political as global warming threatens to melt their bottom line. Sam Eaton reports.

Low expectations for climate talks

Nov 6, 2006
Thousands of delegates from around the world have gathered in Kenya to discuss future steps to fight the effects of climate change. But experts don't anticipate any big breakthroughs, Sam Eaton reports.

<a href=http://marketplace.publicradio.org/features/frozenassets/frozenassets_eaton_infrastructure2.html>Engineering solutions to melting permafrost</a>

Oct 26, 2006
All across Alaska, global warming is taking a heavy toll. Bridges are washing out. Roads are buckling. And scientists say the worst is yet to come as engineers race to shore up infrastructure built on melting permafrost. Sam Eaton reports.

<a href=http://marketplace.publicradio.org/features/frozenassets/frozenassets_eaton_infrastructure1.html>Infrastructure nightmare</a>

Oct 25, 2006
Alaska's network of roads, runways and bridges are proving that man's infrastructure is no match for a warming climate. And scientists say the worst is yet to come. Sam Eaton reports.

Biofuel supporters better step on it

Oct 23, 2006
Illinois wants half the motor fuel used in the state to be supplied by homegrown, alternative sources by 2017. But right now flex fuel vehicles and biofuel stations are few and far between, Sam Eaton reports.