In this episode, we tally up the costs of air pollution from the U.S. energy sector, and chat with a writer who’s trying to unravel West Virginia’s complex energy heritage through poetry.
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Stories in this episode
A Poet Mines for Meaning in West Virginia’s Complex Energy Past - A new anthology of poems, essays and stories is exploring the impacts of fracking and Appalachia's complicated relationship to its energy heritage.
Air Pollution from Energy Industry Costs $130 Billion a Year - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are putting a price tag on the health costs of burning fossil fuels.
Climate Education in Schools Has a Long Way to Go - A new study from Penn State University suggests that science teachers in American classrooms aren't always adequately prepared to talk to their students about climate change. 
Why Mockingbirds are Choosing to Chill Here for the Winter - Pat Jacobs’ four backyard bird feeders typically draw the usual suspects. But during a recent winter snowstorm, she saw—and heard—a familiar friend from South Texas.
Drilling Downturn Hits Pennsylvania Gas Industry Hard - A booming business just a few years ago, the natural gas industry is now laying off workers and fighting off bankruptcy. So what happened?- Pipeline Task Force Releases Final Report - A state task force has issued its final recommendations for siting, permitting and safety measures for natural gas pipelines in Pennsylvania.
