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Gun Owners React to Senate’s New Proposals

Today Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrat from Nevada, will hold the first procedural vote on major gun control legislation since 1993. Compromise seems to be in the air, as Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), indicated in a joint press conference yesterday.   “I’m a gun owner, and the rights that are enshrined […]

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Environmental Health Note/Airport Noise

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Environmental Health Note/Gene Alert

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Emerging Science Note/Connect the Dots

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Health Note/Airport Noise

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports on a new study that shows children living near airports may have impaired reading and memory ability.

German Elections

Germany’s parliamentary elections will be held on September 22. Host Diane Toomey talks with reporter Paul Hockenos from Berlin on prospects for the Green Party.

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Health Note/Teen Eating

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports on a new study that found teen vegetarians may be eating healthier than their carnivorous counterparts.

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Health Note: Aroma Therapy

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports on a new study that found pleasant odors may mitigate pain perception in women.

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Department A/Health Note

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports on a new study that found teen vegetarians may be eating healthier than their carnivorous counterparts.