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All Environment
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Charlie Nardozzi is back for our annual gardening hour! But this year, we’re focusing on gardening with the climate in mind. Today, we mark the end of Earth Week and talk about ecological gardening. Join the conversation and tell us what you’re planting this year!
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You can grow dahlias from seed, but for immediate satisfaction, purchase tubers. Plant in early- to mid-May in most parts of Connecticut, once the soil temperatures reach 60 degrees. And, plant dahlias in full sun on well-drained soil.
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Nearly two dozen Connecticut farms and producers are getting state funds this year to brace against extreme weather conditions tied to climate change.
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This hour on Where We Live, we hear from reporters from the New England News Collaborative on the intersection between climate change and housing. Plus, one organization creating more green spaces in New Haven.
Climate
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Torrential rains caused widespread problems across the region this summer, ruining crops, washing out roads and flooding homes. But there’s another, often unnoticed, consequence of all that rainwater pouring onto the ground — private wells are getting contaminated.
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Climate change is expected to drive up cardiovascular deaths nationwide as Americans confront more extreme heat. But new research finds Black people could be seven times more likely to die from heat-induced heart events.
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Rotting food in landfills is contributing significantly to planet-warming methane emissions, according to a new federal report released this month.
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Connecticut farmers have lost millions to flood and frost in 2023. But one farmer says things are looking up.
Science
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Plastic is everywhere in our world, and scientists are increasingly discovering the negative health and environmental impacts of the material. This hour, we take a look at our relationship to plastic.
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Growing peas is easy, if you follow a few simple guidelines.
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When it comes to state insects, most states honor fuzzy or beloved bugs like honey bees or butterflies. Not so Connecticut, whose bug-to-be-most-proud-of is a voracious non-native predator, Mantis religiosa. Two groups of schoolkids want lawmakers to replace the praying mantis.
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Want to support pollinators? Ground covers can be a source of pollen and nectar for these essential creatures. Think: strawberries, soapwort and perennial geraniums. Clovers make an excellent ground cover, too.