Author: Mike Nowak

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September 23, 2017 – A Couple of PhDs Talking Tree Extinction

Some of our iconic ash and oak species are on the brink of extinction. Dr. Murphy Westwood from The Morton

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September 17, 2017 – Wildcrafting, Tracking Monarchs

Lisa M. Rose talks about her book Midwest Medicinal Plants and how you can forage for those plants in your

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September 16, 2017 – Remaking Plans to Remake Jackson Park

Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry returns to the show to discuss the latest developments surrounding the proposed

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September 10, 2017 – Reclaiming Plastics and Toxics

BK Sharma from ISTC explains how scientists are using pyrolysis to convert plastic back back into petroleum products. Two recycling

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September 9, 2017 – The Challenge of Food Waste

Gary Oppenheimer, founder and Executive Director of AmpleHarvest.org, explains his organization’s mission to enlist backyard gardeners to fight food waste

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September 10, 2017 – Reclaiming Plastics and Toxics

BK Sharma from the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center explains how scientists are using pyrolysis to convert plastic bag back into petroleum products. Stephen M. Bantillo of the National Recycling Coalition and William Turley from the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association explore the possibilities of reclaiming household storm debris. Mike and Peggy highlight a series of Northern Illinois Farm Strolls.

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