Greenhouses could make local fruits and vegetables more available year-round, but they’re energy intense. In the Midwest, some growers tap into the Earth’s internal heat to warm the structures.
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Democratic Debate: 4 Things To Watch Tonight
The debate airs on PBS Thursday night, two days after Bernie Sanders walloped Hillary Clinton in the New Hampshire primary. Here’s what NPR will be watching.
Buy Crop Insurance, Double Your Money
The nation’s crop insurance program is really a lottery, says one economist. And it’s rigged so that farmers win. In fact, farmers typically get back double the money they pay for premiums.
After Tense Standoff, Final Occupier Apparently Has Left Oregon Wildlife Refuge
Three of the last four armed occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge had surrendered earlier this morning. The last man has now given himself up to the FBI, according to audio from the site.
The Shocking Truth About America’s Ethanol Law: It Doesn’t Matter (For Now)
Ted Cruz doesn’t like the law that requires the use of ethanol in gasoline. So what would happen if it was abolished? The surprising answer: not much, probably.
NATO Orders Ships Into Aegean Sea To Aid Migrant And Refugee Crisis
The NATO maritime force will contribute “critical information and surveillance to help counter human trafficking and criminal networks,” says NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
In Milestone, Scientists Detect Gravitational Waves As Black Holes Collide
A U.S.-led team says it has seen waves in space-time from two black holes merging together. It is the first time humanity has directly detected such waves.
Chris Christie To Drop Out Of Republican Race For President
The New Jersey governor may simply have missed his window by declining to run in 2012. Christie threw everything at getting traction in Iowa and New Hampshire but fell short in both.
New Hampshire Primary: 5 Things That Explain The Results
Hillary Clinton’s big problems: She’s not winning women, and voters still don’t trust her. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s support is broad and deep.
Outlook ‘Uncertain’ For Global Economy, Yellen Tells Congress
Testifying for the first time since the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, Janet Yellen says volatility in the global markets means that “as is always the case, the economic outlook is uncertain.”