A bruising fracking debate
March 24, 2013 A fracking moratorium setback and a composting victory–and the environmental community turns on itself This was a
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Passing a farm bill and protecting urban forests
March 17, 2013 Will there finally be a farm bill in 2013? Every five years, a farm bill is passed
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March 10, 2013 A show filled with legends Legend #1: Bill Kurtis Many of you are probably aware that news
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March 3 , 2013 Starved Rock: the fight to preserve the state park continues It was December 12, 2012 when
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February 24, 2013 In studio: the man, the M.A., the meteorologist…Rick DiMaio! You spoke and I listened. What I mean
Read MoreSaving the planet by marching, planting, recycling ink and driving EVs
February 10, 2013 Live from Forward on Climate in Washington, D.C. next week! If you heard my conversation with IIT’s
Read MoreOf seeds and weeds
February 3, 2013 It’s #SuperSowSunday in America! Nothing says February like grabbing a big ol’ pack of plant seeds, some
Read MoreThe real dirt on community gardening in Chicago, food waste composting and Farmer John’s KickStarter Campaign
January 27, 2013 Building a community for community gardeners It has not been a great year for gardeners in the
Read MoreFood justice and the consequence of wind turbines in Lake Michigan
January 20, 2013 Somehow, these stories are related… Story #1 – No sooner did Whole Foods CEO John Mackey compare
Read MoreFood justice…today and 50 years from now
January 13, 2013 Food Justice: KAM Isaiah Israel walks the walk. It’s fashionable these days to talk a lot of
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