Jane Lindholm

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A common moth pest had a slur in its name; now it's getting a makeover

Monday, April 18, 2022

An invasive moth responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars damage has a new name. Up until now, this moth's common name contained a derogatory term for Romani people.

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New name, same destructive habits: Meet the Spongy Moth

Thursday, March 03, 2022

No more "G-word:" the critter eating east coast trees is now known as Spongy Moth.

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How Quebec's Maple Syrup Stockpile Can Impact An Entire Global Industry

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Maple syrup is so important to Canada that producers in the province of Quebec have created a strategic reserve of the sweet stuff. The Planet Money Indicator team paid the reserve a visit.

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The Maple Syrup Cartel

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Prices for most agricultural products change with supply and demand. Not maple syrup.

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Vermont Rethinks Gun Laws After Threat Against High School

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

A day after the Florida school shooting, Vermont police arrested an 18-year-old male for making threats against his former high school. Vermont's GOP governor promised to look at gun-control measures.

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40 Years Of Athletic Support: Happy Anniversary To The Sports Bra

Friday, September 29, 2017

Here's a more intimate milestone in women's sports: In 1977, three women sewed two jockstraps together, and the first modern sports bra was born.

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Some Food Companies Are Quietly Dumping GMO Ingredients

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Many mainstream companies are creating GMO-free foods, but they're not publicizing the changes. Meanwhile, some are also fighting state initiatives that would require them to label GMOs ingredients.

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Vermont's GMO Bill Expected To Face Major Legal Challenges

Wednesday, May 07, 2014

Vermont gets ready to become the first state to require food producers to label products that are genetically modified, but not without preparing for major legal battles with companies like Monsanto.

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