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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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The 54th annual Earth Day is upon us. While it's great to participate in Earth Day activities, why not make some changes to how we garden to support life on this planet better?
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With just a month left in Connecticut’s legislative session and the failure to pass major climate legislation last year still fresh, lawmakers are advocating for a wide-ranging proposal to combat climate change.
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Cold winters are key to curbing an invasive pest that’s depleted Eastern hemlock trees for decades in Connecticut. Warm winters, fueled in part by climate change, allow these insects to spread - but a deep cold snap in 2023 slowed their advance.
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New local fisheries research will look into the impacts of Connecticut’s first offshore wind farm on marine ecosystems in southern New England waters.
Science
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This hour of 'Disrupted' explores issues around equity, race, and the environment. We talk to Leah Penniman, author of 'Black Earth Wisdom,' and Dr. Dorceta Taylor of the Yale School of the Environment.
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Horticulturist Renée Giroux talks about her approach to farming and the role small family farms play in offsetting climate change. And, author Susan Spungen gets you excited about spring cooking. Plus, Karyn Bigelow is building a community for Black beekeepers.
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If you're a veggie gardener, you probably already grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and kale. Why not experiment with two other Brassicas: kohlrabi and rapini?
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The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024 will pass over parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.