In this episode, we check out how a coal-fired power plant is trying to clean up its act and explore a Buddhist perspective on climate change.
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Stories in this episode
Essay: An empty nest leads a mother to the woods - As her third child started college, Debra-Lynn Hook spent two and a half weeks in a rustic cabin amidst 200 acres of Michigan forest—to experience the grandeur and subtlety of the woods. 
How a Pennsylvania Power Plant is Cleaning Up its Act - New EPA pollution standards have led many coal-fired power plants to close their doors in recent years. But one Pennsylvania power plant is cleaning up its act in order to survive.
Oil Exports, Clean Energy Incentives Part of New Budget Deal - Democratic lawmakers have negotiated a five-year extension of federal wind and solar incentives designed to encourage more renewable energy production in the U.S.
A Buddhist Perspective on Climate Change - Earlier this year, the Pope made a splash with a tough stance on climate change. But Buddhist leaders are also publicly urging world leaders to limit fossil fuel emissions.
How Faith Inspires Environmental Action - A Pittsburgh food pantry is making it its mission to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables. And supporters of the pantry see it as a natural extension of their faith.
