Issues of the Environment

Issues of the Environment: Prescribed Ecological Burns

David Fair — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:02 +0000

In this week's installment of Issues of the Environment, WEMU's David Fair explores the importance of prescribed ecological burns in our area parks. The guest this week is David Borneman. David is Natural Areas Preservation Manager for the City of Ann Arbor.

Issues of the Environment: Using Technology to Protect Birds at Wind Farms

David Fair — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:47:52 +0000

In this week's installment, WEMU's David Fair looks at how technology will help spare the lives of birds around windmill farms, and better map delicate ecosystems. The guest this week is Russell Conard. Russell is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer for the Washtenaw County start-up company Ornicept.

For more info on Ornicept's work: ornicept.com

Issues of the Environment: Restoring Native Rattlesnake Habitat

David Fair — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:15:30 +0000

Rattlesnakes in Washtenaw County! They're here, and they serve a purpose. Unfortunately their habitat has been threatened, but a project is underway to help. Joining WEMU's David Fair on Issues of the Environment is Steven Parrish, Steven is the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Habitat Restoration Project Manager and Natural Areas Specialist at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Together, David and Steven discuss work in Washtenaw County on the Eastern Massasauga Habitat Restoration and Education Project.

Issues of the Environment: Oil Pipeline in Washtenaw

David Fair — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:10:33 +0000

Hidden dangers posed by underground oil pipelines could threaten the Huron River. Laura Rubin is Executive Director of the Huron River Watershed Council, and she's our guest on this week's Issues of Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: Where are the safe routes to school?

Clark Smith — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:36:21 +0000

Grants encourage students to walk or bike to school rather than ride in a car or school bus. First ward Ann Arbor city council member Sabra Briere is our guest this week on Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: Waste Reduction at WCC

David Fair — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:26:17 +0000

This week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU examines Washtenaw Community College's efforts to reduce, recycle, and now, compost. Our guest is WCC's Facilities Maintenance Manager, Barry Wilkens.

Issues of the Environment: Fair Food Systems

David Fair — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:12:14 +0000

Find out more about fair food systems on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. Our guest is Oran Hesterman, who discusses fair food systems in Washtenaw County, and some of the ways in which the county is working to provide equitable access to sustainable foods for all residents.

Issues of the Environment: Energy Efficient Vehicle Infrastructure

David Fair — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:45:24 +0000

This week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU examines infrastructure needs to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and hybrids. Our guest is the project manager for "Plug-in Ready Michigan", Mark Rabinsky.

Issues of the Environment: Solar Arrays in Ann Arbor

Clark Smith — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:28:13 +0000

Some controversy over large solar power arrays in northeast Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor city council member Jane Lumm is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: 'Fracking' part 2

David Fair — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:33:04 +0000

This week's Issues of the Environment presents part two of our series on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Washtenaw County. Our guest is Jim Peters, Operations Manager for Northstar Energy, and a representative for the Michigan Oil and Gas Producers Educational Foundation.

Michigan Oil and Gas Producers Educational Foundation

Issues of the Environment: 'Fracking' part 1

David Fair — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:48:39 +0000

On this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU, the first of two discussions on 'fracking', or hydraulic fracturing, in Washtenaw County. Our guest this week is John Callewaert, the Director of the Integrated Assessment Program for the University of Michigan's Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute.

Issues of the Environment: Winter Seed Sowing

Clark Smith — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:39:17 +0000

Get a head start on your summer garden with winter seed sowing. Master gardener Monica Milla is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: Public Transportation in Washtenaw County

Clark Smith — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:22:46 +0000

The status and future of public transportation in Washtenaw County is the topic of this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. Our guest is Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Chair Yousef Rabhi.

Issues of the Environment: Alternative Energy

David Fair — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:09:18 +0000

Another perspective on incentive-based options to promote alternative energy. DTE Energy spokesperson Scott Simons is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: Clean Energy

David Fair — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:39:43 +0000

Weighing the pros and cons of incentive-based energy programs. David Wright is the Clean Energy Program Director at the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center, and he's our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: Sustainable Food Through Aquaculture in Michigan

David Fair — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:38:47 +0000

Sustaining our food future through aquaculture. Jim Diana is a Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources, and he's our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

Issues of the Environment: Radon Awareness

David Fair — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:26:02 +0000

January is radon awareness month. Washtenaw County environmental educator Angela Parsons is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU. She explains the dangers of radon and why you might want to have your home tested for the cancer-causing gas.

Issues of the Environment

David Fair and Davi — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:02:18 +0000

Evan Pratt is Washtenaw County's new Water Resources Commissioner, and he's our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.

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Issues of the Environment

David Fair — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:27:16 +0000

This week, WEMU's Issues of the Environment examines ways to improve solid waste management. Our guest is the CEO of Resource Recycling Systems, Jim Frey.

Issues of the Environment

David Fair — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:05:13 +0000

Sizing up the effects of climate change in our area. UofM research associate Evan Mallen is our guest on this week's Issues of the Environment from WEMU.