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What’s better: real or fake Christmas trees?


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We’ve been talking a lot about coronavirus vaccines on the show lately, and for good reason. But it’s also the holiday season, so for this Whadda Ya Wanna Know Wednesday, we’re tackling a perennial question: What’s better for the environment, real or fake Christmas trees? Plus we’ll talk about solar power and bring in a ringer to talk about a certain logo Kai can’t stand. But first, yes, a little more about vaccines.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

A Vaccine Is Coming: Can Employers Require Employees to Take it?” from The National Law Review

Yes, your boss can fire you if you refuse to get a Covid vaccine” from CNBC

Pandemic Is Ray of Light for Solar Industry” from The Wall Street Journal

What’s greener: a real Christmas tree or a fake one?” from Marketplace

Christmas tree sales are booming as pandemic-weary Americans seek solace.” from The New York Times

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