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2017-09-21
BK Sharma from ISTC explains how scientists are using pyrolysis to convert plastic back back into petroleum products. Two recycling experts explore the possibilities of reclaiming household storm debris.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 48.71MB - Duration: 1:46:24 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-09-21
Gary Oppenheimer, founder and Executive Director of AmpleHarvest.org, explains his organization’s mission to enlist backyard gardeners to fight food waste by connecting them to local food pantries.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 24.13MB - Duration: 52:43 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-09-08
Ken Santowski from Chicago Logistic Service explains to recover Styrofoam. WBEZ’s Monica Eng gives a history lesson on Chicago’s farming past. Michael Howard promotes the Go Fund Me campaign for Eden Place Nature Center on Chicago’s south side.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 48.32MB - Duration: 1:45:33 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-09-08
Harriet Festing from Flood Forum USA and meteorologist Rick DiMaio discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey–the role of climate change in catastrophic weather events and whether we will be prepared for the next one.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 24.05MB - Duration: 52:33 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-08-30
Mike and Peggy head to the Chicago Botanic Garden to broadcast live from Heirloom Fest: Tomatoes and More. Horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg from the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden joins them to talk about the 50,000 plants under her care.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 48.21MB - Duration: 1:45:18 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-08-30
Peggy and Mike welcome garden author, lecturer and media star Melinda Myers back to the show. She was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame of GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 24.09MB - Duration: 52:38 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-08-29
Jessica Chipkin from Crate Free Illinois and Scott Beckstead of the Humane Society preview the new Illinois Agriculture Advisory Council. Michele Hoffman of Microcosm and Shedd Aquarium’s Mark Schick report on the future of coral populations.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 48.52MB - Duration: 1:46:00 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-08-29
Mike and Peggy welcome NASA Senior Scientist Meagan Thompson, who answers questions about the coming total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 23.9MB - Duration: 52:13 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-08-18
Peggy Malecki and Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden co-host the show. They talk to Michelle Hickey of The Resiliency Institute about permaculture, then get summer growing advice from plant care specialist Chris Beiser.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 48.22MB - Duration: 1:45:20 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
2017-08-18
Peggy Malecki fills in for Mike and welcomes back Kelly Nichols from Moms Clean Air Force to discuss the connection between clean energy and clean air. Rick DiMaio returns to talk about 2016–another year that goes into the record books for extreme heat.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 23.5MB - Duration: 51:20 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)
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