Environment

Hobbs State Park’s annual Living Forest returns Oct. 25 with a Wizard of Oz theme, turning 2024 tornado recovery into a lesson on how nature heals.

Researchers from Northeastern University and the Commonwealth Fund discuss how climate change is straining U.S. health systems, driving new risks, and shaping state policy responses — including in Arkansas.

On today's show, we hear about how updates to the Mullins Library at the University of Arkansas offer better access to special collections. Plus, we investigate the impacts of climate change on each state's healthcare sector. We also learn what it means for a history museum to celebrate its own history.

Emory Hopkins of the Sierra Club and Fayetteville sustainability director Peter Nierengarten discuss poor scores for SWEPCO, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Entergy in the "Dirty Truth" report, rising electricity rates, and what Arkansans can do to push for cleaner, affordable energy.

On today's show, we hear about a recent report from the Sierra Club that reveals utility companies in Arkansas remain heavily reliant on nonrenewable energy sources. Plus, the world premiere of “Malcom X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem” at TheatreSquared opens this week, and we talk to some people behind the production. Roby Brock with the NWA Business Journal also explains how a public school is helping students save money for after graduation.

West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon says Google’s $1 billion data center will bring jobs, tax revenue and education support, while city leaders prepare infrastructure and community agreements.

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.