Author Archives: Mike Nowak

Battling landfills and pollen

May 6 , 2012 The fight against dumping waste in Chicago continues… About two months ago, I learned about an ordinance, proposed by 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale, that would lift a moratorium on landfill dumping within the city limits … Continue reading

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Tracking invasive plants in Illinois

April 29, 2012 No, garlic mustard is not a condiment for your Chicago-style dawg I’ll bet you don’t know that Illinois was last year’s champion of the United States Forest Service’s Garlic Mustard Challenge. In fact, the Northeast Illinois Invasive … Continue reading

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Celebrating Earth Day with Melinda Myers

April 22, 2012 Melinda Myers co-hosts today’s show There’s nothing I like better than being surrounded by beautiful babes. Especially if they know how to prune a hydrangea. Which is why I’m pleased to have Melinda Myers back on the … Continue reading

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