30 http://www.alleghenyfront.org en-us Copyright 2006 Allegheny Front Public Radio The mission of The Allegheny Front is to engage and inform the audience to deepen a respect for nature and inspire all to act in an environmentally responsible manner by exploring topics relevant to the lives of the people of the region. The goals of The Allegheny Front are 1) to create a well-balanced environmental radio program that has lasting impact on the community, 2) to raise the awareness of listeners on state and local issues that affect the environment and 3) to create a sense of shared community and purpose for the protection and conservation of land, air and water. Weekly environmental radio show featuring news and commentary from Western PA Kathy Knauer The mission of The Allegheny Front is to engage and inform the audience to deepen a respect for nature and inspire all to act in an environmentally responsible manner by exploring topics relevant to the lives of the people of the region. The goals of The Allegheny Front are 1) to create a well-balanced environmental radio program that has lasting impact on the community, 2) to raise the awareness of listeners on state and local issues that affect the environment and 3) to create a sense of shared community and purpose for the protection and conservation of land, air and water. Allegheny Front Productions info@alleghenyfront.org no http://www.alleghenyfront.org/images/af_logo.gif http://www.alleghenyfront.org http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202021234020.364784 Phipps Conservatory has brought the Indian tropical forest to Pittsburgh, complete with brightly colored flowers and lush greens. The Allegheny Front's Kate Malongowski got a sneak peek from assistant curator of horticulture Ben Dunigan and exhibits director Jordyn Melino. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412TropicalIndia.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:06:19 2012 no 03:00 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202031426280.524287 "Could Fracking Earthquakes Shake Pennsylvania?" That's the title of one of the latest blog posts by StateImpact Pennsylvania's Suzanne Phillips. She talks with AF host Jennifer Szweda Jordan about the quakes in the Youngstown, Ohio, area and what they could mean for Pennsylvania. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412FrackQuakes.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:50:05 2012 no 06:24 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202031312130.296032 Our region has a history of mining that goes back hundreds of years. Since the 1930s, West Virginia University has been collecting artifacts from the industry. Now, the school's museum is displaying mine illumination technology in an exhibit called Defying the Darkness. Museum curator Danielle Petrak discussed some of the pieces ranging from the early 19th century with West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Glynis Board. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412DefyingDarkness.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:58:50 2012 no 02:45 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202021227020.628871 The U.S. Forest Service recently announced new forest planning rules, affecting almost 200 million acres of land, including Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The Allegheny Front's Kate Malongowski checked in with the Allegheny Defense Project. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412ForestRules.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:12:08 2012 no 01:37 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201201291055340.717297 The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the bible for gardeners, telling them what plants will be hardy in their specific climates. This map uses 30 years of climate data and appears to show the United States warming up. Organic Gardeners Doug Oster and Jessica Walliser give us the lowdown. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412OGHardyMap.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:49:30 2012 no 05:21 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202021615210.0163006 Temperatures in Lake Erie and flooding patterns in its tributaries make the western part of the waters vulnerable to the reproduction and growth of several invasive Asian carps. That's according to a study out by the U.S. Geological Survey. Researcher Patrick Kocovsky speaks with The Allegheny Front's Jennifer Szweda Jordan. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412IntvCarp.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:17:50 2012 no 03:49 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202031419430.637552 A new wind energy coalition rolled out the program in Pittsburgh with the goal of educating the public about the benefits of wind energy, and how to buy it locally. Jenelle Pifer has the story for The Allegheny Front. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412PASolarWebsite.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:39:54 2012 no 01:02 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202031247300.61264 Listen to the entire episode. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/AlleghenyFront/020412/AF020412Show.mp3 Fri Feb 3 15:19:02 2012 no 29:00 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201202031515350.972775 If you're a college student with an interest in the environment or radio, we want to encourage you to apply for an internship with the The Allegheny Front. The small, experienced staff ensures you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop pieces for the show, work with recording and editing equipment and do a whole lot more. Whether you want to help a few hours a week or take on a full, for credit internship, the staff can work to fit your schedule. For a full internship description and application instructions, click on the link at the bottom of this page. For additional information e-mail info@alleghenyfront.org or call 412-697-2936 Fri Feb 3 15:18:34 2012 no npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania