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=200811051246060.73328 If you've always dreamed of life on a farm, a vacation among barns and billy goats may be for you. The Allegheny Front's Jennifer Szweda Jordan visited a farm where chores are part of the fun for guests. It's one piece of the agritourism movement. This story is part of our Earth's Bounty coverage on food and the environment. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208Agritourism.mp3 Fri Nov 14 08:35:04 2008 no 5:07 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=200811121109300.765193 With the election of Barack Obama, speculation begins in earnest about a shift in the way the US Environmental Protection Agency will function. Many people believe the agency needs big reforms. The Allegheny Front's News Analyst, Ann Murray, joins Host Matthew Craig to talk about shaking up the EPA and the shortlist of potential candidates to lead the agency. The list includes a very familiar name to Pennsylvanians. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208News.mp3 Fri Nov 14 08:36:34 2008 no 5:42 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=200811102323300.821127 29 Counties in Western and North Central Pennsylvania are being asked to conserve water, as the region is placed under a drought watch. The Allegheny Front's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208DroughtSpot.mp3 Fri Nov 14 08:37:21 2008 no 1:15 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=200811121732570.636221 The Allegheny Front is traveling across the region this year talking with people about what inspires their love of nature. It's part of the celebration of the region's 250th anniversary. This week, we hear from one Pittsburgher who says she looks for birds no matter where she is. She spoke with Caitlin Cater. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208OHStJohn.mp3 Wed Nov 12 17:47:12 2008 no 4:38 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=200811101548280.0929208 Last summer, three environmental activists set out from Pittsburgh on a year-long eco-expedition documenting environmental sustainability. Mark Dixon and Ben Evans of YERT--Your Environmental Road Trip, tell Host Matthew Craig about their adventures trying to live a life of sustainability, while looking for environmental champions. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208IntvYERT.mp3 Wed Nov 12 17:45:26 2008 no 4:55 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=200811121748200.296066 Farmers are starting to see signs of climate change. One crop that's more susceptible to change than most is the wine grape. Lester Graham reports not everybody thinks that's bad. http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208ERVintners.mp3 Fri Nov 14 08:36:56 2008 no 3:49 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=200811121756460.935986 Listen to the entire program: Earth's Bounty: Vacationing on the Farm, A Brave New Warmer World for Vintners, Drought Watch for Western and North Central PA, News Analysis: Shaking Up the EPA, A Bird Watcher's View of the World, Your Environmental Road Trip Revisited http://www.drivehq.com/file/df.aspx/publish/alleghenyfront/PublicFolder/111208/AF111208Show.mp3 Wed Nov 12 18:08:53 2008 no 29:00 npr, public radio, environment, science, allegheny, pennyslvania