THE ROCKY FILES: THE POWER OF PEOPLE
Rocky Kistner
There is nothing more impactful than stories about people on the front lines of climate change and environmental assaults. The fishermen, the farmers, the residents battling refinery pollution and bureaucracies. From the boreal forests of northern Alberta to the polluted refineries of the Gulf of Mexico, I have seen their story-telling power resonate with people all over the world. This site is meant to be a collaboration with people of all walks of life and all regions. Join me and tell your stories. We have the power to make change.
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Starbucks claims it recycles cold cups. An environmental group says not so fast: "new findings from an advocacy group indicate none of the ones they tracked ended up in a recycling facility." @NaemaAhmed @washingtonpost
Group tracking Starbucks cold cups says none made it to recycling facility
New findings from an anti-plastics group suggests that recycling efforts in the U.S. continue to fall short.
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In Montana, tribes battle climate change and funding cuts: "Knowledge, once learned, cannot be taken away...we have that knowledge now, and we will continue on our path to protect what's out there." @mtpublicradio @NPR https://www.npr.org/people/g-s1-122315/ellis-juhlin
The power of dogs: "having a dog was linked to a 24 percent lower risk of death from any cause during the study period compared with people who lived canine-free." @StevenPetrow @washingtonpost
Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says.
There is some research that suggests furry friends improve the health of their humans.
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This Memorial Day, I remember the heroes.
Featured Videos
Arlyn Schipper Iowa farmer
Ex-Navy Seal Troy Van Meek and his wife Amy talk about their Iowa solar company
Exxon spill Mayflower, AR
Paying the Price: Tar Sands Oil Communities in Canada Suffer From Health Problems
Awards
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Edward R. Murrow
Radio-Television Digital News Association Edward R. Murrow award For investigative reporting on U.S. congressional travel violations, American Public Media’s Marketplace and American RadioWorks (2006) -
George Polk
George Polk award for national television reporting“The Great American Bailout," associate producer PBS Frontline (1991) -
Investigative Reporters & Editors
Investigative Reporters and Editors national television award"That's What Friends Are For," Investigation of AIDS charity abuses by Dionne Warwick’s foundation, reporter and producer, ABC New Day One (1993).






















