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Environment

Recent Coverage

The Ganges River, Considered Holy by Hindus, Threatened by Shrinking Glaciers and Pollution
NewsDepth: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Many people around the world are concerned about climate change, but some parts of the world are likely to feel the effects more than others. In India, the growing population and the booming economy have added to the worries. But it is also a place where global warming could threaten something usually not considered at risk - religious rituals. The Ganges is considered one of the world's most endangered rivers, and the glaciers that feed it are also the prime source of fresh water for most of Asia. Those glaciers, in the Himalayas, are shrinking as temperatures rise, but how quickly is a source of debate. Janis Mackey Frayer takes us to the banks of the Ganges River in northern India, where Hindus believe that the holiest river they call Ganga Ma can bring salvation.

New Budget Includes Millions More for Great Lakes Restoration
NewsDepth: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
More good news for Ohio this week, as President Obama released his new budget. The numbers include $300 million for restoring the Great Lakes - including our own Lake Erie. This is less than the nearly $500 million that was included in last year's budget, but still a big number. The EPA is leading the effort to clean up toxic substances in the lakes, prevent run-off pollution from entering the lakes, preserve the habitat and wildlife along lake shores, and remove or keep out invasive species.

Rare Advisory For Northeast Ohio Air
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Smog alerts are not too common in winter, and today we saw the first of the season in Northeast Ohio.

Cuyahoga Dredging Plans to Affect Port Move and Downtown Development
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Short-term dredging needs will have an impact on the shape and location of the Port of Cleveland, if it moves.

Great Lakes Restoration Takes Reduction In Federal Budget; NASA Glenn Prospects Are Better
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Matt Laslo reports from Washington on what the budget could mean for Ohio and Cleveland.

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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.