Environment

Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis investigates the Clean Air Act and its impact on American lives and wallets.

On today's show, rollbacks to the federal Clean Air Act could affect energy development in Arkansas. Plus, further discovery of the musical genius of Florence Price and details on the latest season from the Fort Smith Symphony.

The City of Fayetteville and Ozark Compost and Swap are extending their city composting pilot program through the end of the year. Faebyan Shields, an environmental educator for the city speaks with Ozark at Large's Matthew Moore about the project.

Fayetteville Public Schools will undergo a shakeup in the coming years, including the construction of a new junior high campus. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

A recent study has shown that microplastics are contaminating freshwater streams, harming both the water and the organisms living within.

A new study shows that microplastics are harming freshwater streams. On today's show, we'll hear more about that study and what individuals can do to help. Also, a new law in Arkansas mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. However, some Christian leaders oppose this measure. Plus, the annual Artosphere Festival returns, and we'll learn what's new.

Matt Holden, a biology teacher at Fayetteville High School, will embark on two expeditions this summer: one to the Pacific Ocean and another to Kenya. He has been chosen as a 2025 Science Communication Fellow by the Ocean Exploration Trust. Yesterday, he discussed the upcoming trips and the fellowship with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.

Earth Day and Arbor Day were last week, and the city of Fayetteville hosted a variety of events in celebration of those holidays and what they called “Tree Week.” Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited a Tree Week event and brings us this report.

Since early 2007, the Diana fritillary has been Arkansas’ official state butterfly. The fritillary thrives on Mount Magazine’s moist, mountainous habitat but has been recorded in 27 different Arkansas counties. Recently, Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis talked with Shawn Hunter, founder of the Diana Project, a grassroots effort to help the butterfly prosper.

Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22. Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis joins host Kyle Kellams to discuss some events occurring around the region that will enable attendees to learn, have fun, and be a good steward of the environment.