All Posts from Theo Peck-Suzuki
Biden administration announces nearly $11B for renewable energy in rural communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. O (NPR) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country…. Read More
A bipartisan proposal in Congress could reshape livestock farming in southeast Ohio
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The building Shawn Donahue chose for his new meat processing facility had sat unused for several years. It showed. When he stood inside and… Read More
What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we… Read More
Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If you’ve had a urinary tract infection, you’re in good company. About 60% of women will develop one in their lifetime. UTIs lead to more than… Read More
Is gray hair reversible? A new study digs into the root cause of aging scalps
By: Emily Olson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Ever wondered why your hair turns gray as you age? A team of researchers says it has identified the root cause as trapped stem cells —… Read More
The Colorado and Ohio rivers are among the ‘most endangered’ in America. Here’s why
By: Seyma Bayram | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Growing up, Pittsburgh native Judy Baumgartner saw big plastic pipes from industrial plants going into the Ohio River. This was during the 1960s and 1970s, when… Read More
What’s next for abortion pill legal battle as Supreme Court decision maintains access
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The Supreme Court decided Friday to preserve access to the abortion drug mifepristone, for now. The pill will remain on the market while the Biden administration… Read More
Small farms in southeast Ohio see transformative potential in the upcoming farm bill
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB/Report for America) — A few years ago, Lindsay Klaunig and her partner turned a decrepit plot of country land into a successful local business called Trouvaille Farm…. Read More
Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate
By: David Klepper | AP
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Soon after a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals in Ohio last month, anonymous pro-Russian accounts started spreading misleading claims and anti-American propaganda about it on… Read More
Pandemic burnout worsens nursing shortages in hospitals across U.S.
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The national nursing shortage dates back decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it to crisis levels. One study predicts that in the next two years, there… Read More
Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, recalled after hepatitis A outbreak
By: Emma Bowman | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Frozen organic strawberries sold at stores across the U.S., including Costco, Aldi and Trader Joe’s, have been recalled over the product’s potential link to an outbreak… Read More
After pandemic pet boom, owners struggle with rising costs of veterinary care
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Millions of Americans became pet owners during the pandemic. Today, around 70 percent of U.S. households now have pets, but many owners struggle to cover the… Read More
Why car prices are still so high — and why they are unlikely to fall anytime soon
By: Camila Domonoske | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It has been nearly three years since auto plants around the world started to shut down because of the pandemic. Yet between the pandemic, an acute… Read More
You have the right to a lawyer, but public defenders note a lack of resources, respect
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Sixty years ago today the Supreme Court ruled that people accused of crimes but without means to pay for a lawyer would be provided with one… Read More
Low-income residents face challenges as the SNAP expansion ends
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Expanded SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic are ending this month throughout the United States. The rollback comes at a bad… Read More
An activist group is spreading misinformation to stop solar projects in rural America
By: Miranda Green | Michael Copley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Roger Houser’s ranching business was getting squeezed. The calves he raises in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley were selling for about the same price they had a few years… Read More
Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — If you’re worried that drinking alcohol could raise the risk of dementia as you get older, a large new study from South Korea can provide some insights…. Read More
Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself
By: Jaclyn Diaz | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Questions linger over the potential health and environmental impact of the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals near East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month. Some residents… Read More
Schools face pressure to take harder line on discipline
By: Annie Ma | Ben Finley | AP
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — As kids’ behavior reaches crisis points after the stress and isolation of pandemic shutdowns, many schools are facing pressure from critics to rethink their approaches… Read More
GOP action on mail ballot timelines angers military families
By: Julie Carr Smyth | Gary Fields | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s restrictive new election law significantly shortens the window for mailed ballots to be received — despite no evidence that the extended timeline has led to… Read More
Your tax refund will likely be smaller this year. Here are more things to know
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s time to file your tax return, and many of us are facing smaller refunds, shrunken tax credits and deductions — right as inflation and higher… Read More
Yeah, actually, your plastic coffee pod may not be great for the climate
By: Julia Simon | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — You may have come across news headlines about coffee this week, like this one from the BBC: “Coffee pod carbon footprint better for planet than filtered… Read More
New program allows American citizens to sponsor refugees fleeing violence and oppression
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The State Department announced a new program to help facilitate refugees coming to and settling in the United States. It’s called Welcome Corps and aims to… Read More
Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here’s why
By: Lisa Hagen | Jeff Brady | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — At the beginning of January, the health and climate effects of gas cooking stoves in homes was an issue policy makers and academics were studying. Then,… Read More
Despite some money from the state, the Southeast Ohio Food Bank struggles to meet growing demand
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Southeast Ohio Food Bank has returned to doing mobile food distributions, thanks to support from local partners and the state government. Unfortunately, the… Read More
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