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Recent Coverage

Green Energy Now Offered
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Millions of electric customers are now getting the chance to buy "green" energy -- if they're willing to pay a bit more for it. Earlier this year, customers in Southwest Ohio were offered the option by Duke Energy. Soon, Northern Ohio customers of FirstEnergy will get the opportunity. And now, customers of American Electric Power are getting the offer for the first time. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has details.

Coal Fired Power Plant Could be in Ohio’s Future
Regional News Stories: Thursday, October 25, 2007
The Cleveland city council is deciding whether to join a consortium of communities in building a new coal-fired power plant in southern Ohio. It would be the first such plant in the state in two decades. The Public Utilities Committee heard testimony on the proposal at a hearing yesterday. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has the story.

Regionalism: Can’t we all just get along?
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
There are a few costs to that I-90 exit that's coming in Avon. First, there are the income taxes that will be shared and then, there's the toll it took on one of the only regional government agencies we have. Now, if our elected officials can't make these kinds of decisions together, what about the big decisions that real regionalism will demand? On the other hand, maybe this is a sign of progress. After all, nobody said it would be easy. We're talking regionalism with county commissioners from around the region, this morning at 9:00.

Cleveland Bioneers Conference Highlights
Regional News Stories: Monday, October 22, 2007
People gathered at Cleveland State University for a conference last weekend to explore the connection between environmentalism, spiritualism, health, sustainable business and science. These advocates of a more holistic way of life call themselves Bioneers. They believe they have the tools to make Northeast Ohio a healthier and more sustainable place. ideastreastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Cleveland State Hosts Bioneers Cleveland
Regional News Stories: Friday, October 19, 2007
Environmentalists and social justice advocates will gather at Cleveland State University this weekend as part of a "bioneers" conference - so named for the founding group's holistic and forward-thinking philosophy. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

Train Derails in Lake County
Regional News Stories: Thursday, October 11, 2007
Cleanup continues in Painesville after an explosion and fire rocked the Lake County city just after noon yesterday, blocking roads and forcing evacuations following a train derailment. ideastream's Rick Jackson has details.

Interview with Clean Air Program’s John Walke
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Earlier this week it was announced that Columbus-based American Electric Power has agreed to pay more than $4 billion to reduce pollution produced by its coal-fired power plants. Environmentalists blame the pollution for eating away at northeast mountain ranges and even some national landmarks -- including the Statue of Liberty. For more on what this settlement means for Ohio, ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with John Walke, the director of the Clean Air Program with Natural Resources Defense Council.

American Electric Power Agrees to Settlement
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Earlier this week American Electric Power agreed to a $4.6 billion settlement in a suit brought by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The result should mean less pollution, as Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

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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. Interactive features include animated maps, streaming video, and a glossary which is linked to new words throughout the site. A database allows teachers to enter and compare water testing data gathered from local tributaries.

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. In addition to a wealth of information, links to supplementary resources, a glossary, and an animated map, you will find: Lessons, correlated to State of Ohio Science Standards, Web quests, and Service learning projects that will encourage your students to take action and get involved in real world solutions.

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.

Webliography: Wind Power

Funding

Funding for the coverage of environment topics comes from The Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation.