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The pros and cons of an underground economy
Sep 20, 2011
In these tough economic times, some businesses and individuals are turning to underground economic activities. It's a way to sidestep the government temporarily and make due, but won't be good in the long-term.
High price of oil spurs demand for petroleum engineers
Aug 24, 2011
Students flock to college programs in the field with six-figure starting salaries as incentive
Extreme weather could prove costly for taxpayers
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Tim Lloyd
May 26, 2011
A historic flood and drought in the same year are making this a rough season for farmers. And if you pay federal taxes, then you subsidize the crop insurance industry.
The future is... fewer beaches
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Adriene Hill
Jun 16, 2011
Hawaii's famed beaches, like Waikiki, are washing away due to rising sea levels. And managing eroding beaches isn't going to be easy -- or cheap.
Supreme Court rejects global warming lawsuit
Jun 20, 2011
The Supreme Court said today that six states cannot sue utilities over emissions contributing to climate change. Instead, the EPA should regulate greenhouse gases.
Coffee prices on their way up
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Adriene Hill
Apr 25, 2011
Thanks to unusual temperatures and rainfall, coffee production is falling in some parts of the world, just as emerging markets like India and China are embracing the drink.
New Jersey to close round one of bids for offshore wind
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Eve Troeh
Jun 14, 2011
This offshore wind project could be first in the nation to start running. The U.S. has lagged behind Europe and other countries in getting offshore wind to market.
Letters: Big Oil, spying and the law
May 4, 2011
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: record oil company profits, public employees retiring early, and using technology to spy on others.
EXCERPT: Lifeblood
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Chau Tu
Oct 12, 2011
The following is an excerpt from "Lifeblood: How to Change the World One Dead Mosquito at a Time" by Alex Perry. Learn more about the book and...
Excerpt: Chasing Chiles
Apr 29, 2011
The following is an excerpt from CHASING CHILES: HOT SPOTS ALONG THE PEPPER TRAIL by KURT MICHAEL FRIESE, KRAIG KRAFT, and GARY PAUL NABHAN,...
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Econ Crash Course, Week 1: The hockey stick
Welcome to the first week of our “Econ 101” crash course. Together, we’ll read one chapter each week from Core Econ’s “E…