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Researchers Want to Know What Makes Golden-Wing Habitat Work

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:48:46 2009

Each spring, Golden-winged warblers fly from Central and South America to the Eastern United States to mate and nest. But over the past 30 years, fewer and fewer of these little songbirds have been found in their traditional breeding range. That's because people, vegetation and some not-so-distant relatives are encroaching on their turf. The Allegheny Front's Ann Murray spent time with Pennsylvania researchers and land managers who are trying to stop the Golden-wings' decline. It's the second in our series "Protecting Pennsylvania's Wildlife."

Partnership to Save Birds Focuses on Golden-Wings

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:16:27 2009

Partners in Flight is a cooperative effort of industry, government, academia, and conservation groups to protect birds throughout North and South America. The chairman of the Northeast Region of PIF, Randy Dettmers joins Host Matthew Craig to talk about their efforts to save the Golden Winged Warbler and how industry has a vested interest to keep the bird off the endangered species list.

Wildlife Crisis Worse Than Economic Crisis, Says IUCN

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:17:03 2009

There's a new report out on the state of the world's creatures. It's called the Red List of Threatened Species. And, as you can imagine, the Red List is not a good list to be on. Mark Brush has more.

News Analysis: Study Says Human Costs Outweigh Benefits of Coal Mining In Appalachia

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:33:04 2009

For the last year, a researcher with West Virginia University's Department of Community Medicine has been working on an analysis to show the costs and benefits of mining in Appalachian coalfield counties. The study concludes that coal mining costs these areas more in human health than the benefits it provides. The Allegheny Front's news analyst, Ann Murray, joins host Matthew Craig to talk about this new research.

Earth's Bounty: A Rare and Sacred Rest on the Farm

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:45:11 2009

Modern day farming is often all about maximizing yields, working from dusk til dawn, spring til fall. But The Allegheny Front's Jennifer Szweda Jordan spoke with one farmer who gives his land -- and himself -- a break once a week -- because God says so. It's part of our Earth's Bounty series on food and the environment.

US Energy Ordered to Cease Drilling

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:58:22 2009

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has ordered New York based, US Energy to cease its drilling operations after 2 years and 300 violations. The Allegheny Report's Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Energy Bill to Include Boost for Biomass?

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:46:27 2009

Congress could wrap up a huge energy bill by this fall. It could include a minimum renewable energy standard for utilities. That'd mean more wind and solar-generated power. Shawn Allee reports biomass could get a boost, too.

The Allegheny Front for the Week of July 15, 2009

info@alleghenyfront.org (Kathy Knauer) — Wed Jul 15 10:47:08 2009

Listen to the entire program: Researchers Want to Know Golden Wing Habitat; Partnership to Save Birds Focuses on Golden-Wings; Wildlife Crisis Worse Than Economic Crisis, Says IUCN; News Analysis: Study Says Human Costs Outweigh Benefits of Coal Mining In Appalachia; US Energy Ordered to Cease Drilling; Energy Bill to Include Boost for Biomass?; A Rare and Sacred Rest on the Farm