The Natural History Museum of Utah unveils a new traveling exhibit this weekend. The interactive feature called Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters, takes a close look at the science of tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and more. KCPW’s Roger McDonough accompanied a group of 4th graders from Crest View Elementary School to get a sneak preview of the exhibit. 

On the show this week, I feature two live recordings – one from the talented and entertaining Cheryl Wheeler, another from the beautiful singer Debra Cowan. I’ll also play songs from new discs by Brian Vardigans, Amy White, and Nels Andrews, among other talented artists. Tune in and listen this Saturday at 8pm to Fresh Folk on Utah Public Radio.

With news of the devastation left in the wake of tornadoes that ripped through both Oklahoma and Texas destroying homes, killing and injuring more than 100 people, Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah has created a way to to help.

The tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma and Texas over the last few weeks have killed and injured more than 100 people. In Granbury, Texas, of the 61 homes built by Habitat for Humanity and their homeowners, 58 were damaged or destroyed.

 The aphid hoards are descending on your garden. How can you keep them at bay? USU Extension Entomologist, Diane Alston, will help you nurture the aphid nemesis, the lady beetle. Also today is a recipe for Ginger Carrot Soup along with a reading by journalist and bee keeper Nancy Williams on how carrots helped win the Trojan War.

  A recent study released by the natural resources defense council, a national not-for-profit environmental group, shows taxpayers spend roughly 1,000 dollars per year in extreme weather events related to climate change.  Economist Laurie Johnson joins us to talk about the monetary, environmental and health costs of climate change.  she also offers solutions to work towards a cleaner energy future. 

A popular U.S. lifestyle magazine highlights Utah’s Canyonlands National Park among the nation’s best, off-the-beaten-path summer destinations. UPR’s Matt Jensen reports.

“The June/July issue of "Country" – a magazine covering the "land and life we love" – includes a 32-page section on the hidden gems of the National Park system. Country senior editor John Burlingham says the list includes mostly lesser-known parks, chosen for their dramatic visual impact and low traffic.

Calling it “one of the most difficult calls he’s had to make,” Governor Herbert has rejected a deal that would have shared rights to water beneath Snake Valley with Nevada. The Southern Nevada Water Authority says that Las Vegas needs Nevada’s share of the water and wants to pipe it south. Local citizens fear that the export of water could damage Snake Valley’s environment and economy.