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Staph Infections on Increase in Maryland Schools

Maryland parents are now learning that a little known infection called the MRSA (staph infection) is spreading in Maryland schools and seems to be somewhat resistant to treatment. Dr. Kevin Ferentz of the University of Maryland fills Jeff in on the facts concerning this infection and takes your calls as well.

Ferentz Dr. Kevin Ferentz

Associate Professor of Family Medicine
University of MD Medical System



Making Clean Energy More Affordable

Eric Carlson is the founder, with his wife Lesley, of Carbonfund.org. Eric is using his extensive background in energy efficiency and renewable energy to help people reduce greenhouse-gas pollution and make clean energy more affordable. Tonight we'll find out how it works.

Eric CarlsonEric Carlson

Executive Director
Carbonfund.org