Climate Change

Poultry is one of Arkansas' leading economic industries - it's also one of the biggest drivers of pollution, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. One company in northwest Arkansas is trying to spin that chicken litter into carbon-negative gold

Fayetteville has developed a new strategy for municipal sustainability and community resilience in the face of a changing climate. The city council adopted the Climate Action Plan on July 16. Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reached the City of Fayetteville’s sustainability director, Peter Neirengarten, to learn how the plan would affect city operations and residents.

Last night, the NWA Green Team held a meeting at the Fayetteville Public Library to offer the town’s residents a sneak peek at the newly adopted Climate Action Plan. Reporter Jack Travis attended the meeting and joined Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss what was discussed.

This January was frigid across Arkansas. The state saw several inches of snow, a layer of ice, and sub-zero temperatures numerous times. So what does this cold stretch tell us about the status of climate change globally?

On today's show, the cold snap in January doesn’t negate the reality of global warming. Also, a new book about banking is a family affair. Plus, the Big Gay Market is planning their Spring Awakening.

Zero Hour Arkansas is a climate justice organization based in Northwest Arkansas that is targeted towards underrepresented youth. The group is a chapter of the national movement ‘This is Zero Hour’, which originated in 2017. This January marks one full year since the first edition of Roots Magazine, Zero Hour Arkansas’ environmental justice zine. But what is a zine? And why is this organization creating one?

On today's show, a zine about climate justice in northwest Arkansas. Also, the transgender experience in Arkansas. Plus, imbibing without the booze.

A study from the Environmental Working Group examined crop insurance payouts linked to extreme weather are on the rise across the U.S., costing taxpayers more than $118 million over two decades.

On today's show, a new report from the Environmental Working Group finds when it comes to farming, climate change is costing taxpayers. Plus, new editions of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, Talking Tunes and Sound Perimeter.

Today on The Outline: Poll workers emphasize recruitment during the national holiday. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders met with the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus yesterday to address the controversy surrounding the AP African American History Course's future in the state. Plus, a trail run on Mt. Nebo this weekend offers cooler temperatures for runners.