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Category: NPR

Sizing up our nitrogen footprint

April 19, 2016

Nitrogen presents a paradox–we need it to live, and yet too much of it creates problem. Nitrogen pollution, mainly from agriculture, fouls waterways and degrades air quality. That’s why researchers have created a tool to help consumers understand the impact of their dietary choices on their nitrogen footprint. Learn more in my story for NPR’s … More Sizing up our nitrogen footprint

Sizing up our nitrogen footprint

Save your winter squash (at least for a while)

December 4, 2015

Have you ever noticed how long winter squash keep? Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside their colorful shells during storage? The answer is a lot. Squash continue to ripen even after they’ve been picked. The trick is figuring out when each kind of squash reaches peak eating quality. Check out my story for … More Save your winter squash (at least for a while)

Save your winter squash (at least for a while)
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