Issues of the Environment 8/15/12
Veganism and the environment. In this week's installment of Issues of the Environment WEMU's David Fair talks with the President of "VegMichigan."
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This week, WEMU's Issues of the Environment examines ways to improve solid waste management. Our guest is the CEO of Resource Recycling Systems, Jim Frey.
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Michigan's bat population is at risk. Eastern Michigan University biology professor Dr. Allen Kurta explains why on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.
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Ann Arbor's Public Services Communications Liason Nancy Stone discusses how you can 'go green' this holiday season on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.
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What mode of holiday travel is best for the environment? Dr. John DiCicco has some answers. DiCicco is a professor at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources, and a researcher at the...
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The "green" pros and cons of real and artificial Christmas trees. MSU Horticulture and Forestry professor Dr. Bert Cregg is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.
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Brenda Bentley is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. She's the author of "River Walks Ann Arbor", with tips on enjoying the outdoors in the Ann Arbor area.
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Evan Pratt is Washtenaw County's new Water Resources Commissioner, and he's our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.Tips from Washtenaw County- RiverSafe
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Radon Awareness
January is radon awareness month. Washtenaw County environmental educator Angela Parsons is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. She explains the dangers of radon and why...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Sustainable Food Through Aquaculture in Michigan
Sustaining our food future through aquaculture. Jim Diana is a Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources, and he's our guest on this week's...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Clean Energy
Weighing the pros and cons of incentive-based energy programs. David Wright is the Clean Energy Program Director at the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center, and he's our guest on this week's Issues of the...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Alternative Energy
Another perspective on incentive-based options to promote alternative energy. DTE Energy spokesperson Scott Simons is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Public Transportation in Washtenaw County
The status and future of public transportation in Washtenaw County is the topic of this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. Our guest is Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Chair Yousef...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Winter Seed Sowing
Get a head start on your summer garden with winter seed sowing. Master gardener Monica Milla is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: 'Fracking' part 1
On this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU, the first of two discussions on 'fracking', or hydraulic fracturing, in Washtenaw County. Our guest this week is John Callewaert, the Director of...
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This week's Issues of the Environment presents part two of our series on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Washtenaw County. Our guest is Jim Peters, Operations Manager for Northstar Energy, and...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Fair Food Systems
Find out more about fair food systems on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. Our guest is Oran Hesterman, who discusses fair food systems in Washtenaw County, and some of the ways in...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Where are the safe routes to school?
Grants encourage students to walk or bike to school rather than ride in a car or school bus. First ward Ann Arbor city council member Sabra Briere is our guest this week on Issues of the Environment...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Oil Pipeline in Washtenaw
Hidden dangers posed by underground oil pipelines could threaten the Huron River. Laura Rubin is Executive Director of the Huron River Watershed Council, and she's our guest on this week's Issues of...
View ArticleIssues of the Environment: Using Technology to Protect Birds at Wind Farms
In this week's installment, WEMU's David Fair looks at how technology will help spare the lives of birds around windmill farms, and better map delicate ecosystems. The guest this week is Russell...
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Growing the local food movement. Our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU is Jane Bush, owner of Apple Schram Orchard near Lansing, and a business development consultant for food...
View ArticleIssues Of The Environment: Coal Ash And Our Water Supply
A House Bill was recently passed that reclassifies coal ash and a handful of other petroleum byproducts from hazardous waste to low-hazard materials that are suitable for “beneficial uses”.
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