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AP Photo/John Locher, File/A new podcast called “Parched” explores the complexities of the Colorado River Basin, at a time when persistent drought has sparked difficult discussions about water. Its goal is to shine a light on solutions. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with the podcast’s host Michael Elizabeth Sakas, a climate reporter at Colorado Public Radio. -
Amber Benally/Grand Canyon TrustThis summer, the Grand Canyon Trust and Grand Canyon Youth will host their second Indigenous-led trip down the Colorado River. It’s meant for Native youth who want to connect with the cultural knowledge-keepers of their tribes.
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Natural disasters take a toll on mental health, particularly for children. In Flagstaff, kids have had to deal with the upheaval of the pandemic and multiple fires and floods in recent years. But nature can also be the cure. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, a pilot program in “horticultural therapy” at Killip Elementary is tapping into the surprising power of plants. -
Engineers at Glen Canyon Dam will release an artificial flood into the Grand Canyon starting today through Thursday. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, it’s the first beach-building flood in four years.
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This Saturday is Earth Day, a celebration begun in the United States in 1970 at the cusp of the modern environmental movement and now recognized by millions around the world. But very few people have the chance to actually see the Earth in its entirety. One of those people is retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with her earlier this year about the perspective of Earth that’s only possible from space.
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Flagstaff city planners nearly deadlocked Wednesday on whether to approve or deny a proposal for a new regional hospital and “wellness village” south of Flagstaff at Fort Tuthill County Park. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, many of the objections centered on environmental sustainability.
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Today a nonprofit environmental group named the Colorado River through Grand Canyon the nation’s most endangered waterway. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports.
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Scientists at Northern Arizona University have pioneered a new way to check NASA spacecraft for contamination. The goal is to ensure spacecraft don’t accidentally bring life from Earth to another planet. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with Paul Keim, director of the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute, about how his team used DNA sequencing to hunt down hardy microbes that might try to hitch a ride.
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Flagstaff residents may soon see advertisements in town encouraging women to “go vegan” to reduce their risk of urinary tract infections. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, the campaign is run by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, and was inspired by recent scientific research.
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A total solar eclipse will cross through United States one year from Saturday. Astronomers say it’s a rare, unearthly experience expected to attract hundreds of thousands of travelers from around the world… and people who want to see it should start making plans now. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with Kevin Schindler of Lowell Observatory about what to expect.
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Researchers have determined that of the 6 to 8 million urinary tract infections reported in the U.S. each year, a whopping 85% are caused by E. coli bacteria that are mostly already living in our gut. Now, a new study by an Arizona researcher shows for the first time that raw meat is also a significant source of infection-causing E. coli. Lance Price spent a year buying meat from every grocery story in Flagstaff to make the connection. He spoke with KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny about his findings.
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A new study shows conifer forests in the West are struggling to regrow after wildfires. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, the researchers say forest management practices can help.
