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8:36 pm
Tue August 28, 2012

It's Official: UMKC Is 'Cool School'

Credit UMKC
An aerial view of the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

As thousands of students make their way through an academic day at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, a dedicated group steadfastly works to make environmental improvements to the campus. 

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KC Currents
5:01 pm
Sun August 26, 2012

A Late Night Frog Gig

In Missouri, the bullfrog and green frog harvest season starts on the night of June 30th and last through the end of October. 

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Environment
9:14 am
Fri August 17, 2012

Nixon Warns Of Fall Wildfire Risk In Missouri

Credit Missouri Dept. of Public Safety
Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon says the risk of wildfires in the region will carry into the fall.

Missouri’s drought conditions have increased the threat of wildfires across the state. 

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Drought
3:45 pm
Tue July 31, 2012

Army Corps Of Engineers To Halt Some Water Releases From Kan. Reservoirs

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The Army Corps of Engineers will stop releasing water from Kansas reservoirs in August to conserve water in case drought conditions persist.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will halt some water releases from three Kansas reservoirs next month. 

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Central Standard
1:32 pm
Tue July 31, 2012

Nature In The City: Drought Edition

This summer's drought is affecting everyone: from farmers to daily commuters to animals. Especially animals.

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The Salt
2:39 pm
Wed July 25, 2012

Meat Producers And Ultimately, Consumers, Hurt By Drought

Credit Dan Charles / NPR
These piglets on the Hardin farm in Danville, Ind., are going to cost more to feed than they will fetch at market.

Originally published on Thu July 26, 2012 5:13 pm

Despite headlines about the crushing drought that's afflicting much of the country's prime agricultural land, the USDA isn't expecting any dramatic increases in the price of food this year or next.

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Central Standard
1:45 pm
Wed July 25, 2012

The Birth Of Local Curbside Glass Recycling

Chances are, a truck drives by your neighborhood to pick up recyclables. Convenient, right?

But, what about glass? It's either throw it away, or pack those old bottles in your car and drive to the nearest glass recycling bin.

Well, now there might be a third option.

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