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A Sea in Flames looks at the BP spill, nearly one year after it began.
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State of the Oceans
We depend on them for food, recreation, and more -- so why do we treat our oceans so badly? In this hour, Ira and guests take a look at the state of the world's ocean ecosystems. The prognosis isn't good -- but is it hopeless?
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Michael Pollan Talks Plants and Food
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