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Living on Earth is an environmental news and information program. Each week host Steve Curwood guides the listener through a mix of news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

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Breastfeeding mothers in New Jersey could soon be exempt from jury duty

Under current state law, breastfeeding is not allowed in a jury setting.

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A symposium in Salem County will raise awareness about Black maternal health issues

An event addressing maternal health disparities will be held in one of the poorest cities in New Jersey.

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Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.

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50 years later, Drexel commemorates the first graduate program for creative arts therapy worldwide with an exhibit

An exhibition features works by art therapy alumni, faculty and students to honor 50 years of a program that changed the art therapy field.

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A year of transition: Philly sees drop in poverty, violent crime, but deep-seated issues remain, Pew report says

The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.

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WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air

Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.

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EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Water providers will have a total of five years to test and treat their drinking water for PFAS.

2 years ago

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Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don’t panic

Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states

The former president routinely takes credit for appointing the Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, which he has called a “moral and unconstitutional atrocity."

2 years ago

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Health

Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care

Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.

2 years ago

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Workers sue to overturn law that exempts Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban

At Friday's rally, workers said they are employing new tactics to ban smoking in the casinos after thus far failing to convince legislators to do it.

2 years ago

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Delaware sees first decrease in drug overdose deaths in a decade

While the overall rate dropped, overdoses and drug use are rising in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities across the state.

2 years ago

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What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak

Bird flu is now showing up among dairy cows and at a major egg producer and one person who had close contact with cows has been infected.

2 years ago

FILE - Wrestler Carmelo Hayes, top, tangles with Akira Tozawa during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, March 6, 2023, in Boston. This year's WrestleMania may be just days away, but the marketing run up to WWE's biggest premium live event went into overdrive months ago. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse

Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.

Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm

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A year after pandemic rules end, Pa.’s Medicaid program has dropped by 500,000 people

Last April, more than 3.7 million people were enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. It has dropped to 3.2 million since renewals restarted.

2 years ago

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