Full Episode

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.

In this episode, we rediscover the lost history of a canal-railroad system that was the Amazon.com of the 19th century and explore whether Pennsylvania has a constitutional obligation to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.

In this episode, we hear about a new project that's exploring the secret life of moths and investigate if the natural gas in your home may be upping your radon risk.

In this episode, we hear the story of a former astronaut who's trying to do something about climate change with his remaining days on Earth.

In this episode, we check out how New York's ban on fracking may not be enough to ward off a controversial proposal to store natural gas deep beneath one of the most scenic parts of the state.

In this episode, we explore how pipeline safety is becoming one of the region's next big energy challenges and check out an effort by the U.S. Forest Service to better understand our urban forests.

In this episode, we explore new health concerns over gas compressor stations and check out how Pennsylvania's handling of the gas boom compares with other states.

In this episode, we hear the story of a young environmentalist returning to her Pennsylvania hometown, where the issues that drove her away to begin with are now driving her back.

In this episode, we explore whether the state is doing enough to help citizens with fracking-related water issues and check out how Shell's new chemical plant could roll back the region's recent gains on air quality.