Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'environments'

Despite Low Oil Prices, Airlines Foresee Tough Year

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:20:00 EST

Although oil prices have fallen from a high of about $140 a barrel to below $40 a barrel, airlines expect the faltering economy to contribute to a tough business environment. Passengers hoping for a break from the checked-baggage fee will have to wait a while longer.

Holiday Style On A Budget

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

The economy is bleak, but fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi says your style shouldn't be. Host Liane Hansen talks to Mizrahi about how to have great holiday style on a budget. Part of Weekend Edition's Eco-Nomical series, a multimedia guide to saving money and the environment this holiday season.

President-Elect Obama Picks Green Team

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama named Dr. Steven Chu as energy secretary and filled other key environmental posts Monday. Environmental activists say that Mr. Obama's picks of green team show a greater commitment to improving the environment than his predecessor, President Bush.

Obama To Unveil Environmental Team

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:34:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his picks for his energy and environment team at a Chicago news conference. Nobel laureate Steven Chu is expected to be Obama's energy secretary; Lisa Jackson is likely to be named the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Obama Set To Name Energy, Environmental Team

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:15:00 EST

President-elect Obama is expected to formally announce the members of his energy and environment teams Monday, making good on promises to focus on global warming with the appointment of a strong slate of candidates that includes Nobel laureate Steven Chu.

Obama To Name Energy Posts

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is holding a press conference to announce new appointments in the areas of energy and the environment. But, he's also bound to face questions about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Golden Animals: Into The Desert

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:16:00 EST

After recording its debut EP, Golden Animals relocated out west to house sit for cult figure Gordon Kennedy, author of Children of the Sun. True to their biggest influence, Jim Morrison of The Doors, the new desert environs inspired a wealth of music.

Guatemala: Devil Burning Bad For The Environment

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Guatemala has just celebrated a beloved tradition: the burning of the devil. Across the country, people lit bonfires and burned images of Satan as a way to symbolically cleanse their houses. For the first time, the minister of the environment had asked Guatemalans not to burn the devil.

Classical Composer Spreads A 'Green' Message

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:29:00 EST

Metropolitan Opera violinist Patmore Lewis hopes classical music and world beats will lend a hand to spread the word about river conservation. The renowned composer has released a new CD, Rillito River Project, to draw attention to the environment through pop and innovation. Lewis talks about his solo project and how he's hoping to make an impact.

Atlantis To Antarctica: Tales Of Extreme Research

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:25:00 EST

From the bottom of the sea to the bottom of the globe, scientists are looking for life in Earth's most extreme environments. A marine scientist on the R/V Atlantis and a microbiologist studying life in Antarctica recount their adventures, and what their research has in common.

What's A Retailer To Do...

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

The latest retail numbers are in and they are grim. Some are calling this year the worst retail environment in decades. So what's a retailer to do? NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

The Sunnyside Of Financial Regulation

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Since the financial crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission and members of Congress have been examining the financial regulatory environment. Some people in the financial industry seem to be excited about the idea of new regulations. They think new regulations could lead to more business and more jobs.

Build A Better Workplace With Headphone Jazz

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:07:00 EDT

In an economy that's tanking, the office has become an increasingly barren wasteland. But you can still make the best of your work environment by turning off the fluorescent overheads, plugging in some headphones and checking out these segues into a world of jazz adventure.

StoryCorps Chronicles Hard Times In Roanoke, Va.

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT

StoryCorps, a non-profit group collecting oral histories across the U.S., is currently stationed in Roanoke, Va. In the precarious economic environment, many of the stories told in the mobile recording booth have been about financial hardship.

Orchestra Baobab: Senegal's Musical Revolution

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:54:00 EDT

In the 1970s, the musical environment of Senegal was ready for a revolution and Orchestra Baobab delivered. Combining a variety of established popular styles, the legendary Afropop group shaped the region's style with an Africanized sound of indigenous instruments and language. Hear a session from WXPN.

McCain, Energy And The Environment

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

High gas prices have pushed energy issues higher up on the agendas of both presidential campaigns. Sen. John McCain's senior domestic policy advisor describes his candidate's approach.

In 'Indignation,' Roth Draws On His College Days

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:44:00 EDT

In his newest novel, Philip Roth looks at the moral norms imposed on college kids in the 1950s. He says it was only many years after his own college days that he saw how repressive the environment was.

Chicago Charter School Network Defies Expectation

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:31:00 EDT

The Noble Network of Charter Schools takes poor and immigrant students who are often two to four years behind grade level. Through an intensive learning environment, nearly all the students graduate and some go on to the country's top colleges.

Scooter Rundown: Best Fits From Tall To Small

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Record numbers of Americans are getting out of their cars and hopping onto scooters, spurred by high gas prices and concern for the environment. But with many options and styles to choose from, picking the right ride can be tricky.

CNN Adds Staff To Boost TV, Online Coverage

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Despite a tough advertising environment, CNN is expanding its newsgathering operation. The cable news company says it plans to open 20 regional offices and will hire television journalists, as well as workers to its online department.

Plug In, Drive On: The Promise of Next-Gen Hybrids

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:32:00 EDT

General Motors is partnering with more than 30 North American utility companies to create technology and energy interfaces for the introduction of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Here's a look at the impact that plug-in hybrids might have on consumers' pocketbooks and the environment.

Robert Redford Fights Global Warming With Poetry

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:33:00 EDT

Robert Redford has been fighting on behalf of the environment via films and Congress for over thirty years. His latest approach to increase awareness of global warming does it in rhyme.

Green Speed Dating: Finding Carbon-Neutral Love

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:21:00 EDT

For those who are extremely passionate about the environment, finding a low-impact love connection can be tough. In Los Angeles, an affair billed as the first ever green speed-dating event tried to make it a little easier.

Flat-Screen TVs May Be Worse For Environment

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Flat-screen computer monitors are traditionally considered "green" because they use less energy than older models. But a synthetic chemical used in flat- screen monitors could accelerate global warming according to a new study.

What Happens If You Throw Nothing Away For Six Months...

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Imagine what it would be like to stockpile your garbage for an entire year. Dave Chameides is doing just that. It's his experiment to better understand how he affects the environment through his consumption. Six months in to the project, Madeleine Brand visits him at his home to check in on the state of Dave's trash collection, and his marriage.