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Podcast: The Jordan Harbinger Show
Episode: 901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday
Description: Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sunday!
On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:
Lawns are a symbol of American culture, but they have significant environmental drawbacks — including water wastage, pesticide use, and habitat destruction.
The origins of lawns can be traced back to British aristocracy, who sought to emulate Italian landscape paintings with vast, manicured lawns around their mansions.
Lawns in the United States became more widespread after World War II, with suburban developments like Levittown contributing to th...