David Greene

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

David Greene appears in the following:

Andrew Watt, Producer In Demand, On Living His Rock Fantasies

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

NPR's David Greene interviews the young producer about his journey from playing hard rock to producing pop and hip-hop smashes for Justin Bieber, Post Malone and Cardi B.

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Researchers Examine Long-Term Effects Of Students Being Out Of School

Friday, May 15, 2020

Teachers describe the challenges their students face learning from home. How much has the pandemic set back children's academic progress, and when schools reopen, will students be ready?

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Minnesota Gov. Walz Says More Testing Is Needed Before Many Businesses Can Reopen

Friday, May 08, 2020

Gov. Tim Walz is hesitant to reopen businesses until his state's daily testing rate dramatically increases. "You can't flip it like a switch and say you're open if you don't have testing," he says.

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News Brief: Unemployment Data, Michael Flynn Case, Georgia Shooting

Friday, May 08, 2020

The Labor Department is expected to report a very bad jobless report. The Justice Department drops a case against an ex-Trump adviser. And, an update on the death of an unarmed black man in Georgia.

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News Brief: COVID-19 Testing, Georgia Shooting, Montana Schools

Thursday, May 07, 2020

An update on coronavirus testing. Georgia authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an unarmed black jogger. And, a small number of students in Montana go back to school Thursday.

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Former CDC Official Warns Of 2nd COVID-19 Wave: Most Americans Are Still Susceptible

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Dr. Ali Khan, former director of the Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response at the CDC, discusses what the U.S. needs to do to soften the impact of a second wave of COVID-19.

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Do Those Birds Sound Louder To You? An Ornithologist Says You're Just Hearing Things

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

Think of how it works in a noisy bar: people raise their voices to be heard. Same for birds. With less background noise outside these days, it's likely that birds are actually singing more quietly.

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News Brief: Task Force Transition, Liability Lawsuit Debate, Stimulus Checks

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

The White House plans to phaseout the coronavirus task force. Congressional Republicans want to shield employers from lawsuits over the coronavirus. And, some stimulus checks went to dead people.

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News Brief: Pandemic Toll, California Businesses, Venezuela Failed Coup

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

White House rejects government report projecting rising COVID-19 death toll. Some California stores will reopen as early as Friday. And, Venezuela's president says U.S. sent men to assassinate him.

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News Brief: Lockdown Orders, Senate Returns To D.C., Saudi Oil

Monday, May 04, 2020

Mobile phone data show more Americans are leaving home despite orders. The Senate is back in session Monday for the first time since March. And, U.S. considers blocking arriving Saudi oil tankers.

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News Brief: Virus Warnings Delayed, Nurses' Safety, Mortage Payments Missed

Friday, April 24, 2020

NPR probe finds conflicts and shortages delayed COVID-19 early warning system. Nurses keep risking their lives to treat patients. And, millions of homeowners skip mortgage payments due to pandemic.

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News Brief: Georgia's Reopening, Missouri Sues China, Vaccine Planning

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Georgia has plans to reopen, but is it the right time? States look to sue China for the spread of COVID-19. And, experts says it's important to plan now for the day a vaccine becomes available.

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News Brief: Immigration Order, Senate Relief Bill, Georgia Businesses

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

President Trump details plan to temporarily block some immigrants from coming to the U.S. The Senate passes a new coronavirus relief bill. And, some businesses in Georgia may reopen this week.

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Isolating With A Partner? Relationship Therapists Share Stress-Reduction Strategies

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Coronavirus-induced isolation means many couples are spending a lot more time together. Psychologists Julie and John Gottman offer advice on dealing with "pressure-cooker" moments.

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News Brief: Trump Immigration Tweet, COVID-19 Testing, Oil Prices

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The president tweets he'll suspend all immigration into the U.S. because of COVID-19. Testing remains a stumbling block to lifting lockdowns. And for the first time ever, oil prices went negative.

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News Brief: Relief Funding, State Economies, Canada Shootings

Monday, April 20, 2020

White House and congressional leaders say a deal on more relief funding is near. Protesters demand states open their economies. And, at least 16 people were killed in shootings in Nova Scotia.

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'Mourning In Isolation': Chaplain Tries To Comfort Families Of COVID-19 Patients

Friday, April 10, 2020

For many families, the only connection they have to a loved one in their final moments is to a hospital chaplain. For COVID-19 patients at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital, that's Rocky Walker.

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News Brief: CDC Plan, Farmers' Crops, China Shuts Border With Russia

Friday, April 10, 2020

The CDC is working on a plan to safely reopen the country. Why some U.S. farmers are throwing out good food. And, China shuts down all land crossings with Russia to avoid new COVID-19 cases.

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Andrea Bocelli Will Offer His Easter Concert For Free On YouTube

Friday, April 10, 2020

On Sunday, renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform a solo concert at the Cathedral of Milan. It will be live streamed on YouTube, but there will be no audience in the church.

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News Brief: COVID-19 Guidelines, Sanders Campaign, OPEC Meeting

Thursday, April 09, 2020

CDC issues guidelines when people exposed to COVID-19 can return to critical jobs. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign. And, OPEC members will meet to discuss low oil prices.

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