In this episode, the story of the doctor who first sounded the alarm about lead poisoning in kids. Plus, a former Republican congressman is trying to rally his party around a solution to climate change. And a heavenly tree that is more of a devil when it comes to native forests.
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Stories in this episode
Many Republicans Don’t Believe in Climate Change. Or Do They? - There's a growing group of conservatives on Capitol Hill who accept that climate change is caused by us and promote ‘free market’ solutions to the problem. 
What Will Keep the Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes? Crank Up the Noise. - In a long-awaited report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says new measures are needed to prevent Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes.
Tree of Heaven Creates Hell for Native Forests - The tree from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn? Turns out it's an aggressive colonizer.
How a Philadelphia Doctor Changed the Way We Think About Lead Poisoning - Prior to the 1950s, doctors thought lead poisoning was mostly a risk for industrial workers. Then, a doctor's hunch to test kids for lead revealed the issue was far more widespread than anyone had imagined.
Making Air Pollution Fun? Try Picking This Nose. - GASP - The Group Against Smog and Pollution - has a new exhibit to make learning about air pollution and its impacts a little more fun. Starting with a giant nose you can pick.
