WVIZ/PBS ideastream®: Environment

Recent Coverage

Cleveland Zoo Gorillas Try a Healthier Diet
NewsDepth: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The Cleveland Zoo's male gorillas - Bebac and Mokolo - are eating healthier these days. The two western lowland gorillas underwent check-ups on October tenth, to see how their hearts were doing. Like many male gorillas that live in zoos, both Bebac and Mokolo are fighting heart disease, so the veterinarians at the zoo are trying a new diet. Gone are the processed biscuits, a long time staple for gorillas in zoos. Instead, their diet will now include apples, bananas, flax seed and lots of healthy greens.

Florida Manatee Rescued off New Jersey Shore, Returned to Miami
NewsDepth: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
On the east coast, a south Florida Manatee had wandered all the way up to the New Jersey shore before rescuers found him in murky waters near an oil refinery. The clock was ticking for the manatee as the chilly northern temperatures began to take their toll on the warm-water mammal. Rescuers from the Miami Seaquarium, with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard, managed to bring the manatee called Ilya back to Florida where he is recovering.

Fuel Spill in San Francisco Bay Affects Wildlife, Beaches
NewsDepth: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Crews have worked hard over the last several days to contain a fuel spill in San Francisco. Coast Guard officials say a fuel line ruptured during a fuel transfer aboard an oil tanker about two miles south of the Bay Bridge. A large patch of oil drifted south with the tide before booms were put in place to help contain the oil. The oil affected a few beaches and some wild life. Wildlife workers found thirty six sea birds covered with oil. The birds were turned over to the "Oiled Wildlife Care Network" where they got warmed up, fed, and washed.

The View from NPR’s Corner Office
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Like nearly every other business and media organization, National Public Radio has had to make some tough decisions over the last year in light of falling revenue: It ended some programs, ordered two rounds of layoffs and redirected resources to the web. NPR's President and CEO Vivian Schiller says public radio is now well-positioned to do more than just survive in the news media's uncertain future. We'll hear more from the corner office at NPR Tuesday morning at 9.

Chinese Visit Ohio For Recycling Lessons
Regional News Stories: Monday, November 2, 2009
The economic boom that's being enjoyed in China is forcing that country to look at a problem the US has been trying to handle for years - how to handle the garbage its people produce. A group of Chinese officials have come to Ohio to see what's being done here. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Final Hearing On Great Lakes Improvement Held
Regional News Stories: Friday, October 30, 2009
The final public hearing was held in Cleveland yesterday (thur) for input on how to spend the nearly half-Billion dollars the Obama Administration has allocated for improving the nation's waterways..... From member station WKSU....Kevin Niedermier reports....

Reporters’ Roundtable
The Sound of Ideas: Thursday, October 29, 2009
A couple of recent newspaper polls indicate likely passage of the casino gambling proposal on the November ballot. Apparently, the promise of jobs in this deeply troubled economy has eased previous concerns about expanding gambling. Business forces on both sides of the issue are pouring millions into advertising in the final days of the campaign. The Cuyahoga County corruption probe turns up evidence of high living at public expense and FirstEnergy tells the state it will let customers opt out of its controversial light bulb program. Join us with your thoughts for the weekly reporters' roundtable Thursday at 9:00 a.m. on The Sound of Ideas.

Farmers Among Protesters For And Against Issue 2
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
There were dueling rallies in Columbus Wednesday over that casino ballot issue. Supporters of the proposal to authorize casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo made "new jobs" the theme of their event. And, ironically, CRITICS of the plan ALSO focused on the jobs issue.....but THEY talked about LOST jobs. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has the story.

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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.