David Greene

Environmental Engineer and Senior Researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, TN

David Greene appears in the following:

The View From Here: Washington, Ill., Remembers 2013 Tornado

Friday, April 08, 2016

Voters in Washington, Ill., talk about their experience surviving and rebuilding after a devastating tornado. FEMA said the city didn't qualify for assistance, based on a complicated formula.

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The View From Here: Thomson, Ill., And Its Maximum Security Prison

Friday, April 08, 2016

As part of a new election series, we visit Thomson, home to a maximum security prison that has been virtually unused since it opened 16 years ago. The state failed to provide a budget to operate it.

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Tourists May Be Unable To Resist Urge To Stop At South Pacific Village

Friday, March 25, 2016

Tourists buses just drive on by Paunangisu, an island village in the South Pacific. But the village hopes its new "Best public toilet in the South Pacific" will make it a place people have to go.

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Here's What Young People Care About. Listen And Learn

Friday, March 25, 2016

Three Youth Radio journalists share issues of concern to young people — education, college affordability, and how they think politicians could better interact with their generation.

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Restaurant To Patron: No Snakes Allowed. Really.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

A customer angry over being asked to leave an L.A. restaurant because of his pet snake, left, but returned. With a bigger snake. He let the 13-ft-long python loose in the restaurant and was arrested.

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Finding The Right Balance And Overcoming Fear

Thursday, March 24, 2016

This week we're listening to voices from young journalists at Youth Radio. Today, a young man who switched roles with his father after his dad became ill. And, a young man who conquered stage fright.

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France Proposes New Health Privacy Rules For Pilots

Thursday, March 24, 2016

One year after the fatal Germanwings crash, French investigators released recommendations on how to avoid these incidents. Among the recommendations are clearer guidelines to patient-doctor confidentiality and flexibility for pilots suffering from mental illness.

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Smoke More So You Can Vote Early And Often?

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Smokers in Chicago planted 52,000 cigarette butts in the sand last year so, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is now asking smokers to toss butts in one box or another to weigh in on key issues.

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When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

A Bay Area teenager struggling with depression shares her experience, while a social worker and young multimedia producer discuss their work helping teens cope with the illness.

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Father And Son Root For Baseball And Better Cuban-U.S. Relations

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Cuban-American baseball fans, Mario Nunez and his 87-year-old father Felipe, traveled to Cuba to watch the Tampa Bay Rays play the Cuban national team during President Obama's historic visit to the communist island. The younger Nunez thinks baseball can help bring the two countries together.

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Trump's Stance On Immigration Draws Support From Former Arizona Governor

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has endorsed Donald Trump in Tuesday's primary. During her tenure Brewer made stopping illegal immigration a priority, and she says Trump, understands.

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World Of Beer Asks Interns To Eat, Drink And Hop Around Globe

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

World of Beer, a Tampa-based bar and restaurant chain, is looking for interns willing to travel the globe, tasting beer and documenting their experiences across social media for four months.

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Plan To Let Public Name New British Ship Runs Adrift

Monday, March 21, 2016

British researchers are building a new ship to study the Arctic and asked the public for name suggestions in an online poll. RRS Boaty McBoatFace is winning with a 23,000 vote lead.

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Rubio Suspends Campaign After Trump's Win; Kasich Takes Ohio

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio announced an end to his campaign following a loss in his home state of Florida to Donald Trump. Sitting Ohio Gov. John Kasich dealt Trump his only loss on Tuesday on his home turf.

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Clinton Grabs 4 Wins In Lead Over Sanders

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

With David Greene in Ohio and Steve Inskeep in Florida, some Democrat voters say Bernie Sanders pushed Hillary Clinton to be a better candidate.

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Sanders Looks Ahead As Clinton Wins 4 More; GOP Race Down To 3 Candidates

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Clinton beat Sanders in three states. Trump sweeped Florida. Karen Beckwith of Case Western Reserve University of Ohio and Susan MacManus of the University of South Florida weigh in on the races.

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Clinton Wins 4 States; Rubio Bows Out; Kasich Still In With Ohio Win

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Democrat Hillary Clinton won Ohio, Florida, North Carolina and Illinois. Missouri is too close to call for both the Democrats and Republicans.

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Michigan Win Fuels Sanders' Campaign; He's Counting On Winning 3 States

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Bernie Sanders is hoping to change the story of the Democratic race by winning in Missouri, Illinois and Ohio. Steve Inskeep talks to Bob Buckhorn, the mayor of Tampa.

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A Win In Ohio And Florida Would Give A Candidate A Big Boost

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Key primary states on Tuesday include Florida and Ohio. David B. Cohen of the University of Akron and Adam Goodman of the Republican strategy firm the Victory Group weigh in on the races.

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GOP Spotlight Shines On Florida And Ohio. Who Will Win?

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ohio is where Donald Trump faces his biggest challenge against Gov. John Kasich. Sen. Marco Rubio is hoping to win his home state of Florida even though polls show Trump is ahead.

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