Véronique LaCapra
St. Louis Public Radio
Saint Louis, MO, United States
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Aerial survey to look for valuable minerals in southeastern Missouri
The U.S. Geological Survey is searching for commercially important minerals in southeastern Missouri. But the researchers won't be using any shovels or → Read More
EPA to build a physical firebreak at the West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton
After two years of delay, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Thursday that it will move ahead with plans to build a firebreak at a → Read More
5 fun facts you may not know about poinsettias — and a few myths busted
Poinsettias are sold by the millions every year, almost all of them between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As popular as these holiday flowers are, there → Read More
Floodwaters from record rain not radioactive — but deadly for some in Missouri as many roads close
Floodwater from Coldwater Creek in north St. Louis County is not radioactive, but it could still pose a health risk. That’s according to the U.S. Army → Read More
Does demolishing buildings keep sewage out of streams? MSD and St. Louis City say yes
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is spending billions of dollars to keep sewage out of area waterways as part of a court-ordered agreement. But → Read More
Early childhood depression alters the developing brain, Wash U study suggests
Depression very early in life can affect the way a child’s brain develops. A new study by researchers at Washington University is the first to link early → Read More
Climate change could mean more downpours and droughts for Missouri's farmers
The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference wrapped up in Paris over the weekend. While talking heads analyze the merits of the plan that came out of → Read More
Army Corps finds more radioactive soil at homes and businesses in north St. Louis County
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has found more radioactive contamination along a north St. Louis County creek. The latest round of sampling detected → Read More
Were you exposed to radioactive waste along Coldwater Creek? A federal health agency wants to know
Federal scientists will be in St. Louis County on Wednesday to talk with area residents about a planned public health assessment related to radioactive → Read More
Nearly 1 in 10 children with cancer is genetically vulnerable to the disease, study suggests
Almost one in every 10 children with cancer was born with an inherited genetic mutation predisposing them to develop the disease, according to a joint → Read More
Federal health agency to help study risks from radioactive creek in north St. Louis County
St. Louis County is teaming up with federal scientists to assess health risks from radioactive contamination in and around Coldwater Creek in north St. → Read More
Study: steroid shows potential for treating cataracts without surgery
Scientists have identified a chemical that could one day be used in eye drops to treat cataracts — potentially eliminating the need for expensive surgery, → Read More
Confused about Bridgeton, West Lake landfills? Here's what you should know
Updated at 5 p.m., Oct. 20 with new information -- St. Louis Public Radio is updating this FAQ to describe what we know — and don't know — about the → Read More
Republic Services casts doubt on landfill fire expert's report
Bridgeton and West Lake Landfill owner Republic Services is calling into question the validity of one of the reports released last month by Missouri → Read More
Awareness, confusion increase over situation at St. Louis County landfills
Anxiety is mounting over problems at a complex of landfills in north St. Louis County. An underground fire has been smoldering at the Bridgeton Landfill → Read More
Awareness, confusion increase over situation at St. Louis County landfills
Anxiety is mounting over problems at a complex of landfills in north St. Louis County. An underground fire has been smoldering at the Bridgeton Landfill → Read More
New genetic test can detect almost any human virus
Scientists at Washington University have developed a genetic test that can be used to detect practically any virus known to infect humans. It could be → Read More
State regulators unable to say whether air near Ameren's Labadie power plant is safe to breathe
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is recommending that the area around Ameren's Labadie power plant be designated as "unclassifiable" for sulfur → Read More
Destructive beetle found on ash trees in St. Louis County
An insect pest that has decimated ash trees in 25 U.S. states has now spread to St. Louis County. If left alone, the emerald ash borer will eventually kill → Read More
Good vibrations! These bugs do their sexting via plant stem
On a warm summer night, it can sound like there are insects all over the place, calling out from every lawn, bush and tree branch. But most of what insects → Read More