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KNAU update for Jan. 17 — KNAU eNews: NPR Special Coverage, Satellite Constellations and more

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KNAU Insider – January 17, 2020
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NPR Special Coverage
A little more than one month after the U.S. House of Representatives voted articles of impeachment for President Donald Trump, the Senate impeachment trial is expected to begin Tuesday. Arizona Public Radio will carry NPR Special Coverage on KNAU News/Talk.
Coverage details are sparse at this time. NPR Special Coverage is expected to begin Tuesday morning at ten and will include testimony and NPR expert analysis. Keep listening to KNAU as trial and coverage plans solidify.
NPR Special Coverage will be heard on KNAU News/Talk while regular programming, including hourly NPR newscasts, continues uninterrupted on Classical KNAU.
Streaming audio and video of the trial will be available on our website, KNAU.org.
New “Satellite Constellations” Threaten Research, Astronomers Say
SpaceX launched 60 new Starlink satellites into orbit last week, in their quest to expand Internet access across the globe. The company hopes to have 1500 in orbit by the end of the year, and other companies are planning launches, too. That could mean tens of thousands of new satellites in the sky, which is bad news for astronomers. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Poetry Friday: Who Rescued Whom?
Losing a dog can be a gut wrenching experience. KNAU listener Amy Ashley knows that. She lost 2 dogs in less than 2 years, and the pain was so great, she thought she’d never adopt again. But along came Brutus, a young Rottweiler mix in need of rescue. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Earth Notes: Navajo Churro Sheep
The Navajo Churro sheep was originally brought to the New World as a food source, but it turned out to be highly valued for its excellent wool weaving properties, as well. Learn more at KNAU.org.
NAU Forestry Pioneer Wally Covington Set to Retire
The main architect of northern Arizona’s Four Forest Restoration Initiative is set to retire later this month. Wally Covington, a forestry professor at Northern Arizona University, has been a pioneer of modern forest management for more than five decades. Learn more at KNAU.org.
How to Start a Book Club that Actually Meets
Of course, not all book clubs are the same, and there are a lot of different ways to do them, so there are no hard and fast rules. But if you’re wondering how to start a group that thrives, we do have some ideas. Learn more at NPR’s Life Kit blog.
Thinking about making the switch to clean energy?
Rooftop Solar will create a plan tailored to you that will make the process of going solar as easy as possible. Solar panels have a fantastic return on investment while also receiving generous federal and state tax credits. In the State of Arizona your solar installation can cost as much as 50%-60% less because of incentives. Our experienced Rooftop Solar installers and team members will walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have about going solar and the benefits that come with it.