Whom will presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain choose as their running mates? That story tops today's podcast, plus we have an update from the Olympics at Beijing, a look at the shortage of qualified nuclear scientists, a report on a yoga program for college athletes and a feature on Pinchbeck Roses, the last rose farm in New England.
Audio|Tue, 19 Aug 2008|More from WBUR: Here and Now Podcast
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“…changed I really think -- what's changes that. There is less oil natural gas and coal because of global demand for energy and I think nuclear is one option that. That is proven I mean we …”
Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, says that Democrats have a plan that would drastically reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Audio|Sat, 16 Aug 2008|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…up the cost of oil. And it will increase the use of natural gas which is abundant clean and cheap. This comprehensive democratic approach will ensure energy independence which is essential to our national security. Will …”
(NECN) - At the Saddleback Civil Forum, it was not only off-shore drilling which John McCain promoted. McCain said the country must also focus on wind power, solar power and nuclear power to keep from sending out billions of dollars to countrie...
Video|Sat, 16 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…one we've got to do everything we gotta do win -- solar. Natural gas. . Hydrogen cars hybrid cars electric cars and we have to have nuclear power in order. Truly do. By the way in case …”
Every August, a group of start-ups backed by the Cambridge venture firm Y Combinator demo their products for a group of prospective investors and acquirers.
Video|Fri, 15 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…bet that such experiences are -- hole opposite the park like nuclear natural gas so. …”
Every August, a group of start-ups backed by the Cambridge venture firm Y Combinator demo their products for a group of prospective investors and acquirers.
Video|Fri, 15 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…bet that such experiences are -- hole opposite the park like nuclear natural gas so. …”
Jim & Margery, "Generally Speaking" with MA Attorney General, Martha, pt.3, calls re; tax rollback, energy, Middleboro casino. 8/14/08.
Audio|Thu, 14 Aug 2008|More from Jim & Margery Podcast
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“…making you use them. Places they're after but. Some people depending on natural gas may have different concerns than PP yeah oil and and I think one general comment for consumers is to just again use …”
Here and Now for Tuesday August 12 2008 A $100 Incubator? Russia and Georgia Showdown Betting on the Weather We revisit our conversation with author Rick Riordan. Riordan writes a series of novels for young readers about the adventures of Percy Jackson, the son of the god Poseidon.
Audio|Tue, 12 Aug 2008|More from WBUR: Here and Now Podcast
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“…In Europe where the Germans for example get over 40% of their natural gas from Russia. So if the Russians threatened to cut off that natural gas the Germans really have no other alternative at least in the short road. …”
High home heating oil prices are prompting many Bay State homeowners to switch to natural gas . But the short-term savings may not be as dramatic as hoped.
Audio|Mon, 11 Aug 2008|More from WBUR: Daily News Update
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“…winter has led many people in Massachusetts to make the switch to natural gas. . So far this year national grid is reporting a 43% increase in Massachusetts and New Hampshire customers making the conversion. But his …”
“…We're always and her husband started to think about switching to natural gas last December. When filling half a tank cost them more than 300 dollars. …”
(Greg Wayland, NECN: Billerica, MA) - Gas prices may be dropping but they're still about 38 percent higher than this time last year, when the average was $2.77/ gallon of regular. In this era of high gas prices, many people of turning to ...
Video|Mon, 11 Aug 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…The hydrogen production that we presented two days really produced from natural gas and water. …”
Months ahead of winter, demand for wood pellets is heating up as residents look for alternatives to the chilling effect of high home oil prices.
Audio|Fri, 8 Aug 2008|More from WBUR: Daily News Update
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“…over a dollar fifty more a gallon than a year ago. And natural gas is up about 16% from last year. The cost has led an increasing number of people to switch to wooden pellet stoves …”
“…prime concern on the part of consumers number one heating oil and natural gas is so high -- number two they're concerned about whether they're going to get Ellis. …”