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Environment

Recent Coverage

YouTube Videos Fuel Democratic Debate
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Biomass Technology
The Sound of Ideas: Monday, July 23, 2007
Imagine if you could take all the weeds from your garden, or all the corn stalks on a field at the end of the harvest, and turn them it all into fuel or plastics. That may sound a bit far fetched, but it's at the heart of something called biomass technology. Scientists say the potential for biomass is enormous and Ohio could be a major player. Monday morning on The Sound of Ideas, we'll chat with some of the scientists leading this new revolution in energy and polymer technology. Join us with your questions. It starts at nine on 90.3.

Report from 2007 Solar Conference
Regional News Stories: Friday, July 13, 2007

Energy Efficiency Industries Possible For Ohio
Regional News Stories: Friday, July 13, 2007

Solar Exhibit Powering Science Center
Regional News Stories: Thursday, July 12, 2007

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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.