WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:26 — 41.9MB)
Subscribe: RSS
| Hello and welcome to Eco-Report. For W-F-H-B, I’m Julianna Dailey. And I’m Noelle Herhusky-Schneider. In this edition of Eco Report, we will learn about sustainability measures taken by Jeff Mease of One World Enterprises to green his local food businesses in the second half of a recent interview with Environmental Correspondent Zyro Roze. That’s coming up later in the program. But, first we would like to talk to you about the WFHB Fall Fund Drive. |
|
And now for your environmental reports: In today’s show, I thought we should have some good news for you! The Associated Press reports that In an aggressive move that angered Republicans, the Biden administration canceled the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, overturning sales held in the Trump administration’s waning days, and proposed stronger protections against development on vast swaths of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The Department of Interior’s scrapping of the leases comes after the Biden administration appointed environmental groups earlier this year by approving the Willow oil project in the petroleum reserve, a massive project by ConocoPhillips Alaska that could produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope. Protections are proposed for more than 20,000 square miles of land in the reserve in the western Arctic. Some critics who said the approval of Willow flew in the face of Biden’s pledges to address climate change lauded Wednesday’s announcement. But they said more could be done. Litigation over the approval of the Willow project is pending. “Alaska is home to many of America’s most breathtaking natural wonders and culturally significant areas. As the climate crisis warms the Arctic more than twice as fast as the rest of the world, we have a responsibility to protect this treasured region for all ages,” Biden said in a statement. —Norm Holy |
|
Jeff Mease, Founder/CEO of One World Enterprises
Photo Courtesy of Eco Media Center of Monroe County
And now, we go to Zyro Roze as he asks Jeff Mease about integrating renewable energy, bicycle delivery and use of locally sourced ingredients for his pizza and catering operations here in Bloomington.
Courtesy of One World Enterprises |
| For Eco-Report, I am Julianna Dailey. And, I am Frank Marshalek. Are you looking for a way to make a difference on environmental issues? Here at EcoReport we are currently looking for reporters, engineers, and segment producers. Our goal is to report facts on how we’re all affected by global climate disruption and the ongoing assaults on our air, land and water. We also celebrate ecologists, tree huggers, soil builders and an assortment of champions who actively protect and restore our natural world, particularly those who are active in south central Indiana.
All levels of experience and all ages are welcome, and we provide the training you’ll need. WFHB also offers internships. To volunteer for Eco-Report, give us a call at (812) 323-1200, or e-mail us at: [email protected]. |
|
And now for some upcoming events: The Fall Bio Blitz started on Friday, September 15th and runs through Monday, September 24th at the Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. Compete to find as many plant and animal species during the week. If you get the most, you win a prize. Register at bloomington.IN.gov/parks. |
| Join the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter for a Yellowwood Resource Management Walk on Saturday, September 16th, at 9 am. During this 1-mile easy trail walk, you will learn about forest management techniques such as clear-cuts, controlled burns, select cuts and more. Meet in the Yellowwood parking lot near the forest office. Register with [email protected]. |
| Learn some Brown County history when you take the Salt Creek Bridges Walk at Brown County State Park on Saturday, September 16th, beginning at 11 am. Meet at the Olympic Pool parking lot for a short walk to the historic Highway 46 iron truss bridge and the historic Covered Bridge. |
| Take a Paw Paw Hike at Spring Mill State Park on Sunday, September 17th, from noon to 1:30 pm. Learn about the Paw Paw tree, one of our native understory trees and, hopefully, sample some of the fruit. This is a moderate 2-mile hike on the Mountain Bike trail. |
| Learn about Amazing Arachnids at McCormick’s Creek State Park on Wednesday, September 20th, at 3:30 pm. How much do you know about spiders, also known as arachnids? Here is your opportunity to learn a bit more and enjoy a fun spider craft. |
| And that wraps up our show for this week. Eco Report is brought to you in part by M-P-I Solar, a Bloomington business specializing in solar hot water, solar electricity and solar hot air systems. M-P-I Solar designs and installs solar power generation systems that encourage independence and individual responsibility. Found locally at 812-334-4003 and on the Web at mpisolarenergy.com. |
| This week’s headlines were written by Norm Holy. Today’s news feature was produced by Zyro Roze and edited by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider. Julianna Dailey assembled the script which was edited by Zyro Roze. Julianna Dailey compiled our events calendar. Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider produced today’s show. Branden Blewett is our engineer. For WFHB, I’m Julianna Dailey. And I am Noelle Herhusky-Schneider. And this is Eco Report. |
