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Apples, a common New England crop, have been called the United States' most endangered food. The iconic Texas Longhorn cattle is categorized at critical risk for extinction. Unique date palms, found nowhere else on the planet, grow in California’s Coachella Valley, but the family farms that caretake them are shutting down. Apples, cattle, dates―these are foods that carry significant cultural weight. But they’re disappearing. In Endangered Eating, culinary historian Sarah Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost.

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Welcome to "Endangered Voices: The Fight Against Extinction," where we delve into the urgent and complex world of animal extinction. Join us as we explore the myriad factors driving species to the brink and the heroic efforts being made to save them. From habitat destruction and climate change to overexploitation and invasive species, we uncover the threats facing wildlife today. Hear from experts in conservation, environmental science, and policy as they share their insights and stories of hope. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a concerned citizen, this podcast will inspire you to take...

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century, and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York.

Gay bars have been closing by the hundreds. The story goes that increasing mainstream acceptance of LGBTQ+ people, plus dating apps, have rendered these spaces obsolete. Beyond that, rampant gentrification in big cities has pushed gay bars out of the neighborhoods they helped make hip. Who Needs Gay Bars? considers these narratives, accepting that the answer for some might be: maybe nobody. Greggor Mattson embarks on a journey across the country to paint a much more complex picture of the cultural significance of these spaces, inside "big four" gay cities, but also beyond them.

"An Unlikely Savior Emerges to Help Endangered Republicans: George W. Bush" is from the June 16, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Martin and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"The Giant Panda Is No Longer Endangered. It’s ‘Vulnerable’" is from the September 6, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Liam Stack and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"To Save Its Endangered Salmon, California Turns to the Genetic Matchmaker" is from the Food section of The New York Times. It was written by Matt Richtel and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Real, raw, and unfiltered—Meet The Eatmons is not your average relationship podcast. Hosted by a couple unafraid to tackle the tough conversations, this show dives deep into the complexities of love, marriage, dating, and personal growth in today’s ever-changing world. From modern relationships and intimacy to parenting, cultural shifts, and deep societal issues, Meet the Eatmons dares to ask the hard questions and spark the conversations most people shy away from. No fluff, no sugarcoating—just authentic discussions, real-life experiences, and powerful insights to challenge the way we ...

Yes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges - climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past 50 years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved while substantial progress is ongoing on others. The Optimistic Environmentalist chronicles these remarkable success stories. Endangered species - from bald eagles to gray whales - pulled back from the precipice of extinction.

Reissued on the 10th anniversary of its publication, this classic work on our environmental crisis features a new introduction by the author, reviewing both the progress and ground lost in the fight to save the Earth. This impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change is today still considered a groundbreaking work in environmental studies. McKibben's argument that the survival of the globe is dependent on a fundamental, philosophical shift in the way we relate to nature is more relevant than ever.

When it comes to the natural world, Australia is home to a disproportionately large share of the world's riches. That means we Australians are caretakers of a unique natural heritage in a land which tolerates few mistakes. So how are we doing? In Quarterly Essay 48 Tim Flannery says: we're often failing nature. In the clash between money and conservation, money usually wins.