Shahla Farzan
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Teenagers and young adults have experienced record-breaking temperatures for much of their lives. Frustrated with the slow pace of progress among their parents’ generation, some young Missourians are taking action in their communities.
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With a decreasing population of lake sturgeon, nine states have listed the species as endangered. To protect them, scientists are studying where lake sturgeon travel before and after they reproduce.
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About half of all people released from prison in Missouri return within five years. But decades of research has shown prison education programs can help break the cycle.
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The BA.2 subvariant is about 30% more transmissible than the original omicron variant and is fueling a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Europe.
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Women are more likely to work in lower-paying jobs that don't offer benefits, such as paid family leave or flexible hours.
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Some farmers and environmentalists say the federal program, which is heavily subsidized by U.S. taxpayers, discourages growers from adapting to climate change and should be redesigned.
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In Missouri, winters are about 4 degrees hotter on average than in 1970 — and farmers are starting to feel the effects.
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Missouri state officials are considering whether to extend the harvest seasons for eight wildlife species.
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Missouri and Illinois have few state regulations directly related to tornado safety. Some elected officials are now questioning whether current building requirements are enough to protect residents from powerful storms.
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Wild turkey populations in Missouri have taken a nosedive in the past 15 years. Biologists say the declines are connected to dwindling numbers of baby turkeys statewide.