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Amanda Bloom (Schmidt)

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  • Associate Producer, Nature on PBS, PBS
Jersey City
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Covers:  Environment, climate change, weather, science, politics

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Police footage shows mother's panic after leaving infant in hot car on 100-plus-degree day

Police footage shows mother's panic after leaving infant in hot car on 100-plus-degree day

The body cam video released this week shows the moment a panicked mother spoke to police officers after they …

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Robots on patrol in Lake Erie may help save lives

Robots on patrol in Lake Erie may help save lives

Underwater robots on patrol in Lake Erie are helping researchers better understand a harmful algae bloom that…

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Thermostat temperature setting suggested by federal program ignites uproar

Thermostat temperature setting suggested by federal program ignites uproar

The coolest temperature Americans should keep their thermostats set to is 78 degrees Fahrenheit, according to…

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50 years later: Hurricane Camille was a 2-part disaster that remains 1 of the costliest storms ev...

50 years later: Hurricane Camille was a 2-part disaster that remains 1 of the costliest storms ev...

Half a century has gone by since Hurricane Camille slammed into the Mississippi coast, yet the storm remains …

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'Lucky to be alive:' Kayakers capture harrowing close encounter with collapsing glacier on video

'Lucky to be alive:' Kayakers capture harrowing close encounter with collapsing glacier on video

A sensational video shared online shows the collapse of a massive glacier in Alaska and the two men who had a…

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Whopping 18 inches of hail accumulates in parts of Michigan

Whopping 18 inches of hail accumulates in parts of Michigan

After record-breaking hailstones fell from the skies over Colorado earlier this week, a powerful thunderstorm…

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Walrus: Life on Thin Ice ~ About

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♪♪ -Some creatures alive today almost feel like they belong to a prehistoric past. I once had a dream full of saber-toothed animals -- saber-toothed cats, saber-toothed deer, saber-toothed salmon. And amongst those animals was a saber-toothed seal, the walrus. There's something about walrus. An animal we all recognize... yet one that few have ever seen. This is like a dream come true, it's unbelievable. Their lives revolve around sea ice in ways we are only just beginning to understand.
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The Thunder of Bison Finally Returns to the Osage Prairie | WILD HOPE

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By Amanda Bloom (Schmidt) Verified
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Special Premiere: 7/7/2025 | 00:18:52 | Sixty million American bison, commonly known as buffalo, once thundered across the prairies of North America until 1889, when they were almost driven to extinction. Premiere: 7/7/2025 PBS   •   PBS App By clicking “Accept,” you agree that WNET and its affiliates (“The WNET Group”) can share your video viewing activity with third parties as set out in our Privacy Policy in order to facilitate use of our sites and enrich your online experience.
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The Women Behind the Wild | In Her Nature

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Special Premiere: 6/26/2025 | 00:30:40 | Go behind the lens with the making of 'In Her Nature.' From the grit of filming in remote locations to the bond forged between crew members, this episode shines a light on the women behind the camera—and the mission that brought them together.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email.

Why did you become a journalist?

There is always an opportunity to learn new things.