WVIZ/PBS ideastream®: Environment

Recent Coverage

Animal Rescuers Rush to the Aid of Sea Birds Injured by Mysterious Algae
NewsDepth: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Animal rescuers rushed to save the lives of hundreds of sea birds on the west coast. Since last week, the Wildlife Center of the North Coast has been inundated with hundreds of rescued seabirds. A mysterious algae foam off-shore is causing the birds to loose their waterproofing, so they end up cold and dying on the beach. Experts with the International Bird rescue Research Center out of northern California came to pick up the birds, loading them first onto a U-Haul, and then, onto a U.S. Coast Guard C-130. The rescue center specializes in treating birds hurt in oil spills. The birds were cleaned up by volunteers.

A Conversation with Senator George Voinovich
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
From county commissioner to Governor and U.S. Senator, George Voinovich has held more elected offices than anyone in Ohio. The way he puts it, he "can't keep a job." Wednesday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation with the Republican who describes himself as the "last remaining deficit hawk in the Senate." We'll hear why he just might vote for a health care overhaul, why he still hates casinos and really likes the idea of a county executive in Cuyahoga County.

Issue 2 & the Treatment of Farm Animals - Two Perspectives
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Ohio voters will weigh in on the treatment of farm animals in a couple weeks when they vote yea or nay on Issue Two. It's a ballot initiative that wouild create a state livestock review board. Opponents say it's an effort to head off more rigorous oversight that would really protect animals. But, supporters say Issue Two would protect farming and the food supply from animal rights activists. To get a better sense of how farm animals are now treated, ideastream®'s David C. Barnett paid a visit to a Wayne County farm and Morning Edition host Eric Wellman spoke with OSU Animal Behaviorist, Candace Croney.

A Forum on Cleveland’s Mayoral Race
The Sound of Ideas: Monday, October 26, 2009
In this year's race for Mayor of Cleveland, challenger Bill Patmon has had difficulty gaining traction. From jobs to education, his criticisms of Mayor Frank Jackson seem to be falling flat. And even some of Jackson's critics say he hasn't really done anything wrong though he hasn't exceeded expectations either. The city’s economic engine remains stalled and its schools continue to under-perform. Monday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop with your questions for incumbent Mayor Frank Jackson and challenger Bill Patmon.

Springfield Bog Purchased as First Piece in New Summit County Park
NewsDepth: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Metroparks Serving Summit County will have a new park to care for soon, thanks to a purchase made by The Trust for Public Land - a national land conservation group with an office in Cleveland - with funds also coming from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Ohio Fund. Springfield bog is left over from what was once a large wetland with great biodiversity. More recently, some of this tract of land was used to grow carrots. The bogs include leatherleaf, a knee-high brush that is a potentially threatened species in Ohio, as well as some other rare plants.

Shark Researchers Catch, Tag and Release Sharks to Learn about Behaviors
NewsDepth: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Scientists are studying the migration of great white sharks. This past summer, a larger number than usual of these creatures were spotted near several beaches off the eastern United States. Rob Marciano headed out to sea with shark researchers who are looking for the reasons why.

Maldives Ministers Meet Under the Sea to Highlight Climate Change
NewsDepth: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Many people around the world are concerned about climate change. On Saturday, ministers of the Maldives government held a cabinet meeting under the sea to highlight the threat of climate change. People in Maldives, an island republic in southern Asia, have a lot at stake. Maldives is made up of a chain of low-lying coral islands. Experts fear that rising oceans could swamp the islands within one hundred years.

Team Germany Takes First Place in Solar Decathlon
NewsDepth: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A team of university students from Germany has won the U.S. Energy Department's Solar Decathlon for the second competition in a row. Second place went to Team Illinois, and third place went to Team California. They all starting building solar-powered homes October first on the National Mall in Washington. Judges say Team Germany's strongest advantage was the amount of energy their house put back into the power grid.

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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.