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Environmental groups push for protection of Missouri's Ozark National Scenic...

A statewide coalition of environmental groups and advocates has submitted five thousand signed petitions to the National Park Service, urging the agency to do more to protect the Ozark National Scenic...

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Lobbying for the health of Missouri's waterways

This week on the show: why aren't the candidates for President talking about agricultural issues? Plus: environmental groups petition the National Park Service to take better care of Missouri rivers.»...

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City takes aim at energy efficiency in rental units

The City of Columbia wants rental property owners to make their units more energy efficient. The city's first step is to find out just how efficient – or inefficient – those houses and apartments are.»...

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The end of a lead-laced era: polluting smelter to close after 120 years

Herculaneum, Mo., a small town on the bluffs above the Mississippi River, was always a company town.  The company, Doe Run, is the largest lead producer in North America, trucking in lead from...

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Local science and health researchers discuss health impact of global warming

Nearing the end of one of the warmest years on record, local researchers and healthcare professionals are urging Mid-Missourians to take steps to cope with the rising temperatures. Members of the...

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Environmental groups push for protection of Missouri's Ozark National Scenic...

A statewide coalition of environmental groups and advocates has submitted five thousand signed petitions to the National Park Service, urging the agency to do more to protect the Ozark National Scenic...

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Lobbying for the health of Missouri's waterways

This week on the show: why aren't the candidates for President talking about agricultural issues? Plus: environmental groups petition the National Park Service to take better care of Missouri rivers.»...

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City takes aim at energy efficiency in rental units

The City of Columbia wants rental property owners to make their units more energy efficient. The city's first step is to find out just how efficient – or inefficient – those houses and apartments are.»...

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The end of a lead-laced era: polluting smelter to close after 120 years

Herculaneum, Mo., a small town on the bluffs above the Mississippi River, was always a company town.  The company, Doe Run, is the largest lead producer in North America, trucking in lead from...

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Local science and health researchers discuss health impact of global warming

Nearing the end of one of the warmest years on record, local researchers and healthcare professionals are urging Mid-Missourians to take steps to cope with the rising temperatures. Members of the...

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Scientists check Corn Belt waters for effects of ag runoff

Eleven miles northeast of Centralia, Mo., five U.S. Geological Survey scientists don waders and bright reflective life jackets to wade into Goodwater Creek» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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CAFO concerns in environmentally sensitive areas

Thanks to tight competition, hog farmers are feeling a push to expand or get out of the business. That means indoor confined animal feeding operations,...» E-Mail This

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Unitarian church embraces environmental stewardship with green initiative

Three years ago, Larry Lile became his own boss. He started a consulting group that does energy audits of businesses and helps plan sustainable...» E-Mail This

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