Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:30pm
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ONQ: FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE
Tribute To Children - On Mister Rogers' 80th birthday, plans were unveiled for the construction of the permanent Fred Rogers statue and "Tribute to Children" site on Pittsburgh's North Shore. OnQ's Michael Bartley reports on the unique design plans.

Watch the 40th anniversary press conference here

Related Link:
Family Communications

My Tale of Two Cities - Writer/Director/Producer Carl Kurlander talks with OnQ's Michael Bartley about the making of his new film "My Tale of Two Cities." The film will premiere at the Sonoma Film Festival in April 2008.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:30pm
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OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR HEALTH
The Air We Breathe - OnQ begins another week of Highmark-sponsored special programs devoted to offering healthier choices. Michael Bartley begins the indepth coverage with a closer look at air quality in Western Pennsylvania, reporting on why some health experts believe this region's air is making us sick.

Related Links:
Department of Environmental Protection
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Burning Hazardous Waste - OnQ contributor Harold Hayes reports on past and present fears among people living down wind of an incinerator in East Liverpool, Ohio.

The Pittsburgh Fish Study - In 2005, OnQ followed researchers fishing local rivers to determine if cancer-causing contaminants are seeping into the rivers and into our tap water. In this 2007 follow-up report, Michael Bartley has the startling results of the major study.

Related Link:
Center for Healthy Environments & Communities- University of Pgh.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:30pm
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OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR HEALTH
Mold, Moisture & Our Homes - Molds are microscopic organisms essential to our environment. Outdoors, mold helps break down organic matter such as fallen leaves. But indoors, mold can create unhealthy living conditions. OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes a look at what homeowners can do to prevent mold from growing in their homes.

Related Links:
EPA Mold Information
CDC Mold Information

Environmental Myths and Reality - Is living near electrical power lines dangerous? Do chemicals leach into liquids or foods from plastic bottles or containers? Find out what's fact, what's not.

Related Links:
Center For Environmental Oncology, Univ. of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
American Chemistry Council Plastic Info

Rachel Carson's Legacy - Long before most people understood the crucial connection between our environment and our health, a woman from Springdale, Allegheny County raised a warning flag. OnQ contributor Dave Crawley reports on "Silent Spring" author Rachel Carson, a groundbreaker in the world's environmental movement.

Related Link:
The Rachel Carson Homestead

Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:30pm
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OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR HEALTH
Center for Environmental Oncology - Groundbreaking work continues at this University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute facility. OnQ's Tonia Caruso reports on how researchers are learning more about the connections between the environment and cancer.

Related Link:
Center for Environmental Oncology, Univ. of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

Devra Davis, Ph.D. - The renowned environmental health expert is the director at the Center for Environmental Oncology, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and visiting professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management. Dr. Davis talks about her new book, The Secret History of the War on Cancer, and answers viewer questions about the connections between cancer and the environment.

Friday, September 12, 2008 at 7:30pm
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OUR ENVIRONMENT, OUR HEALTH
Green Buildings - OnQ is going green - as correspondent Tonia Caruso gives you ten simple tips to make your home healthier and more environmentally friendly.

Related Links:
Green Building Alliance
KSBA Architects
Energy Star

Artemis - OnQ visits this environmental building materials store, which sells green, renewable materials for homes and offices, the goal: healthier living.

Related Link:
Artemis Environmental Building Materials & Development

Green Solutions - Learn about alternative ways to commute that are fun and can save the environment, too.

Related Links:
CommuteInfo
Carnegie Mellon Green Practices

Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Return to the Roots of Civil Rights - For eight days in June 2006, a group of Western Pennsylvanians journeyed to the sites of America’s Civil Rights struggle. The "Return to the Roots of Civil Rights Bus Tour" covered nearly 2,600 miles, traveling from Beaver Falls to the Deep South.

Related Link:
More info on "Return to the Roots of Civil Rights"

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:30pm
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Stone Soldiers: Saving the Gettysburg Monuments - Time, nature and vandals are taking a toll on the 1300-plus monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield. This OnQ documentary profiles the people working to protect, repair, and raise funds for these "stone soldiers." The program also showcases the monuments which have unique and poignant connections to Western Pennsylvania.

Related Link:
More info and more airdates for "Stone Soldiers"

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7:30pm
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ONQ SPECIAL EDITION
Breast Cancer - In this half hour special edition of OnQ, correspondents Tonia Caruso and Chris Moore profile a family of local women and a man from North Versailles in their battles to survive breast cancer. OnQ also introduces a group of mountain climbers who are raising money for a promising new breast cancer vaccine.

Related Links:
Breast Cancer in Women: Susan G. Komen Foundation
Breast Cancer in Women: National Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer in Men: Susan G. Komen Foundation

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