Hurricane Harvey Archives

September 24, 2017 – Toxic Environments

September 23, 2017September 29, 2017 Mike Nowak environment, gardening, Hurricane Harvey, Kay McKeen, Mike Mikulka, mosquito spraying, recycling, SCARCE, science, The Mike Nowak Show, USEPA Region 5

Toxicologist David J. Zaber comments on the efficacy of spraying mosquitoes and the use of pesticides in general. Kay McKeen from SCARCE promotes their Green Fair. Mike Mikulka from EPA Region 5 visits the Science Desk with Michele Hoffman and reports on efforts to gut the federal agency.

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September 2, 2017 – Hurricane Harvey: Predicting and Coping with the New Normal

September 1, 2017September 8, 2017 Mike Nowak Anthropocene Alliance, climate change, environment, FEMA, Flood Forum USA, gardening, Harriet Festing, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, Rick DiMaio, The Mike Nowak Show, urban planning

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.