In this episode, we dig into what’s behind a recent increase in air pollution from Pennsylvania’s gas industry and visit with scientists who are cataloging the planet’s ecosystems for future terra-engineering projects.
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Stories in this episode
Desert in a Box - A team of scientists is cataloging the minute details of threatened ecosystems so that we can rebuild them should they ever disappear.
Here’s How to Tell if You Have Lead Pipes in Your Home - This easy how-to guide helps you check if you might have lead lurking in your home's pipes and faucets. 
Natural Gas Emissions in Pennsylvania are Up. Here’s Why. - Our energy reporter Reid Frazier digs into the state's new data on air pollution from oil and gas sites in Pennsylvania.
Turning Invasive Species into Art - Michigan artist Jane Kramer is using paper made from the fibers of invasive plants to put a spotlight on some of the region's most threatened plant species. 
Through the Back Channel - On a hidden spot on the Allegheny River, a league of dragon boaters is learning respect for nature—and each other.
