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Environment

Recent Coverage

Doctors Urge Caution In Sunny Weather
Regional News Stories: Monday, May 19, 2008
As the weather gets warmer the sun may do wonders for our mood, but doctors warn the about the dangers it can pose to our skin.

Drivers Think Small As Gas Prices Rise
Regional News Stories: Monday, May 19, 2008

Feagler 12,20: Brian Cummins, Cleveland City Council member
Feagler & Friends: Friday, May 16, 2008

Reporters’ Roundtable: Embattled on Every Front
The Sound of Ideas: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Attorney General Marc Dann has become the most important person in Buckeye State politics. On the Sound of Ideas reporters’ roundtable, we’ll talk about the latest developments in the story that has eclipsed all other work in the Ohio statehouse, and we'll let you air your concerns about the story, too. In other news, though, a Cuyahoga County Commissioner wants to restructure county government, and he's finding a little help in Columbus. Also, State Senator Tim Grendell says he'll likely lose his battle against the Great Lakes Compact. Join the conversation, Thursday morning at nine, on 90.3.

Fighting Lake Invaders
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Scientists say there are about 185 invasive species living in the Great Lakes, and a new one arrives every eight months. The US Congress now has a plan to fight them. There are a couple of hurdles, though--the Senate and a threatened presidential veto. On the Sound of Ideas, we'll talk about the feasibility of fighting invasive species by changing basic shipping practices. And we'll find out if it's going to be enough to head off any future invaders...such as killer shrimp. You're invited to join us Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Image: Fisherman holds Asian carp.

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Resources

The Return of the Cuyahoga On-Line Curriculum
The Return of the Cuyahoga On-Line Curriculum answers questions about how a river could burn and why it happened here. Included is an entire unit plan containing several cross-curricular lessons correlated to State of Ohio Science Standards in the areas of environmental history, environmental investigation, and eliciting social action.

The Life Depends on Water web site was created in cooperation with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District to inform and inspire students and the general public into environmental conservation action.

Making Connections to the Natural World
You've recently moved to Northeast Ohio or else you're a longtime resident. Either way, you're someone who wants to know more about the world around you and how we interact with it. Here are some quick links to help you get involved in making the region a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Funding

Funding for the coverage of environment topics comes from The Cleveland Foundation, The Dominion Foundation; The George Gund Foundation; The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation; and The Stanley I. and Hope S. Environmental Fund.

Series

The Return of the Cuyahoga
The Return of the Cuyahoga is a fascinating look at the life, death and rebirth of one of America’s most polluted rivers.

Climate Connections
NPR and the National Geographic Society embark on a new, long-term, multi-platform initiative focusing on how the environment changes people and vice versa.