Archive for the ‘Environment’ Tag
Link: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/12/741283641/episode-926-so-should-we-recycle
China used to purchase the majority of waste that the United States could not (or did not want to) recycle by themselves. After China stopped purchasing U.S. recyclables, many cities have given up on recycling. Some economists even believe recycling may do more harm than good.
Original air date: July 12, 2019
Length: 23 minutes 6 seconds
Discussion prompt: What are the costs and benefits associated with recycling? Given this information, is recycling ‘worth it’? Can you think of any strategies based in economic-thinking that might approach this problem differently?
Link: http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/11/04/454698093/episode-661-the-less-deadly-catch
Summary: The Planet Money team investigates a regulation the Alaskan government implemented to make fishing less frantic and more efficient.
Original Air Date: November 4, 2015
Length: 18 minutes 11 seconds
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2015/02/13/386005044/episode-603-a-rose-on-any-other-day
The Planet Money Team investigates the logistics and risks that accompany the iconic Valentine’s Day flower, the rose. Additionally mentioned is cost of shipping and seasonal demand.
Original Air Date: February 13, 2015
Length: 17 minutes 37 seconds
