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ArchivesGovernor Lynch Has Plan to Bring Low Cost Insurance to Small BusinessesBy Dianne Finch on Friday, April 4, 2008.Small businesses in the state may soon have access to discounted health plans with comprehensive coverage. The governor is promoting a bill that would require insurers to provide such plans for an average monthly premium of $262 dollars. Enrollees would have to do their part by following some rules meant to improve their health and lower medical costs overall. As NHPR's Dianne Finch reports, a similar plan is already up and running in Rhode Island - with mixed reviews. listen:
  Turkey Vulture Turkey vulture seen near Alton, spring 2007. (Photo courtesy Jenna Van Valen King) listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Sunflower SeasonBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, April 4, 2008.We are entering the season, during which bird feeders are a danger to our bears. And Rosemary suggests an alternative to keep the songbirds in your yard. listen:
Peak OilBy Laura Knoy on Friday, April 4, 2008.Most people believe we will eventually reach a “maximum rate of global petroleum production” after which the world’s supply will go into a terminal decline. This point is known at being at “peak oil”. Some say we’re close to that point already; others believe peak oil is still decades away despite more people than ever are consuming oil. We’ll explore the idea of peak oil; what it means, if we’re there yet and what we need to do if or when we get there. Guest
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