Science Nov 26 Food waste is contributing to climate change. What’s being done about it? Discarded food is responsible for as much as 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Rhode Island PBS Weekly's Isabella Jibilian reports on why so much food is going to waste and what some…
Episode Nov 20 November 20, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we get the latest on the deadly shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs. Then, we take stock of the current moment in political history for Republicans and Democrats. We also look at Oslo,…
Nation Nov 20 News Wrap: Climate summit wraps with promise of disaster fund for poor nations In our news wrap Sunday, COP27 came to a close with a breakthrough deal that will create a climate disaster fund for the world's poorest nations, new Twitter CEO Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's personal account on the platform, western…
Politics Nov 20 A historical perspective on Trump’s 2024 presidential bid Former president Donald Trump launched a third bid for the White House this past week as he faces multiple investigations. Meanwhile, Democrats are eyeing a generational shift in House leadership as Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection to…
World Nov 20 Oslo, Norway’s unique approach to curbing carbon emissions The capital of Norway is working to be nearly emission-free by 2030. Every year, the city of Oslo calculates how much emission-producing activity will contribute to greenhouse gases, then implements a carbon budget to keep those levels low. Lisa Desjardins…
Episode Nov 19 November 19, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at what the appointment of a special counsel means for former President Donald Trump's ongoing legal troubles. Then, we get the latest on the ground in Kyiv as the war in Ukraine enters…
World Nov 19 News Wrap: COP27 nations near deal for climate disaster fund In our news wrap Saturday, COP27 climate talks inched closer to a deal to create a disaster fund for vulnerable nations, FIFA's head scolded critics of World Cup host Qatar, APEC wrapped up meetings in Bangkok, heavy snow fell in…
Arts Nov 19 Bluegrass icon Alice Gerrard on her trailblazing career With their unique harmonies, the bluegrass duo of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard blazed trails for female folk singers in the 1960s and ‘70s. They were also civil rights activists who used their music to speak out politically. To celebrate…
Episode Nov 13 November 13, 2022 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Lisa Desjardins analyzes the latest election results for the U.S. House and Senate. Then, we discuss what the media got right and wrong covering the 2022 midterms. We also check in on the United Nations…
Nation Nov 13 Democrats hold on to Senate majority, while House still hangs in the balance Democrats will retain control of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won her race against Republican Adam Laxalt in Nevada on Saturday. In the House, Democrats still have a slim path to the majority, although ballot counting trends…