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We normally think of deserts as some of the hottest places on earth. But not so. There's a desert in Antarctica where the dirt may yield some clues about the effects of climate change.
VPR's Steve Zind reports on the research of Dartmouth College biochemist Becky Ball, who's studying Antarctic soils for insights into climate change.
VPR Headlines
- VT Edition: Doug Racine Friday, 11/20/09 1pm
- VPR's John Dillon on the week's top news stories Friday, 11/20/09 1pm
- Voices in the week's news: November 20, 2009 Friday, 11/20/09 12:55pm
- Interview: UVM's Sarah Carleton On Theater In A Down Economy Friday, 11/20/09 8:55am
- Rutland’s Paramount Will Screen Films Friday, 11/20/09 7:50am
Vermont Edition
- Hunger Worsens In Vermont Monday, 11/23/09 Noon and 7pm
- State Senator Doug Racine Friday, 11/20/09 Noon and 7pm
- Going Blind Later In Life Thursday, 11/19/09 Noon and 7pm
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