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Vermont Public Radio: Environment

Spring Gardening With Charlie Nardozzi Friday, 05/25/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

Horticulturist Charlie Nardozzi is back to answer all your spring gardening questions.

Vt. Cities Oppose, Question F-35 Plan Wednesday, 05/23/12 7:34am - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

Citing environmental concerns, cities in Chittenden County are already deciding whether they want to support the Air Force's proposed plan to bring F-35 jets to Burlington International Airport. Their decisions could change the Pentagon's preferred location for the new jets.

As Bumblebees Disappear, Survey Aims To Track Them Tuesday, 05/22/12 5:04pm - Steve Zind, VPR News

A new study hopes to determine the health of Vermont's bumblebee population. It's a response to concerns that a variety of factors are contributing to the decline of the native insects. 

Tracking Vermont's Bumblebees Tuesday, 05/22/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

As honeybee populations decline, there's a new focus on the role of bumblebees in pollinating plants, and a first-ever effort to document Vermont's native species.

BirdNote: Mark Twain and Tropic Birds Saturday, 05/19/12 8:57am - BirdNote

When Mark Twain visited Hawaii in 1866, he was able to inspect a live volcano, Halema’uma’u, which he described as “a crimson cauldron.”

Vermont Garden Journal: Heirloom Tomatoes Friday, 05/18/12 5:55pm - VT Garden Journal

This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi shares his tips for growing heirloom tomatoes!

New England, Canada Aim To Reduce Greenhouse Gases Friday, 05/18/12 7:34am - John Dillon, VPR News

Governor Peter Shumlin will host the New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers in Burlington later this summer. This week, the leaders' staff met to discuss the opportunities and obstacles to reaching those goals with more renewable energy projects.

Rural Transit: Sometimes You Can Get There From Here Wednesday, 05/16/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

We discuss how rural mass transit is being accomplished in the state and where Vermont needs to improve.

Cities Weigh Economic, Environmental Impact Of F-35 Program Tuesday, 05/15/12 5:50pm - Kirk Carapezza, VPR News

Officials in Chittenden County are weighing the economic benefits of the Air National Guard's proposed plan to bring F-35 fighter jets to Burlington International Airport, while raising concerns about noise levels and government transparency.

Extinctions As Damaging As Climate Change Monday, 05/14/12 Noon and 7pm - Jane Lindholm, Vermont Edition

A new study published in Nature found that the extinction of plant and animal species may be doing just as much damage to the planet as climate change and pollution.