We’ve talked about how housing is important for health. We’ve talked about how we can improve access to housing through stimulation of production through the LIHTC. We’ve talked about how we can improve access through vouchers and...

While we’re all probably aware that we’re sometimes exposed to air pollution in one way or another, we generally assume that some official (you know, like from the EPA) is keeping tabs on it to make sure it isn’t excessive. However, a...

We take a trip to the Santa Cruz Police Department, where officers are using a new, futuristic system called “PredPol” to analyze data, apply algorithms, and determine where crimes might happen in the future. It's cool technology, but...

Dr. Joseph Mazza is a lifelong learner, leader, and innovator. Joe currently serves as the Leadership Innovation Manager at The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. In this role, Joe works with faculty,...

As the world figures out how to live with a rapidly changing climate, traditional knowledge from indigenous cultures could help us understand just how things are transforming.

A beginner's journey into small-scale aquaponics showcases the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants, emphasizing the system's ability to mimic natural ecosystems for year-round produce. The farmer shares insights on the...

When a vacant lot in Sacramento was up for sale, one neighbor had an idea for what it could become. She envisioned an urban farm, so she bought the lot and invited a local nonprofit group to help turn it into an “edible art garden” after...

The cycle of water from the air to the ground to the oceans and back to the air never ends. Water is found in the air, in the ground, in rivers and oceans, and it's found as gas, liquid, and solid. As it moves though phases and locations...

Tacos are a dish from Central America that is made by putting meat, seasoning, vegetables, or other items on top of a tortilla. This has become a very popular fast food item across the Americas and even spread to parts of Europe during...

How is a rural community different from a suburban community? What characteristics do cities and suburban areas share? This program explores the similarities and differences that make communities unique. Youngsters visit a variety of...

In many neighborhoods, we hear the sounds of wild animals that we usually don’t see. The Great Horned Owl is one that blends in with trees and shadows most of the year. It is easier to find in late fall or winter when trees lose their...

We’re talking about housing for four weeks, thanks to the support of the RWJF! The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (last week’s episode topic) stimulates production in order to increase the supply of affordable housing available to poorer...

Flowers are everywhere. This wonderful video defines what a flower is and the parts that make up a flower, as well as the importance of flowering plants in our lives. Concepts and terminology: flowering plants, plant embryo, plant...

"What happened in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921? A mob of 10,000 whites descended on Greenwood, the richest black neighborhood in America, after a black teenager on his way to a blacks-only bathroom stepped on the foot of a white elevator...