Tag: environment
Ohio State researchers testing new way to kill harmful algal blooms
As the weather warms, tests are about to begin on a new technique for killing off harmful algal blooms in Ohio's streams and lakes.
Vegetative cover under solar panels
Instead of leaving the surface uncovered under solar panels, learn about several options that have environmental and economic benefits.
Ohio Envirothon seeking alumni
The members of the Ohio Envirothon Committee are on a crusade to locate past high school students who have competed in an Ohio Envirothon competition.
AltEn: The mess gets even messier
Alan Guebert weighs in on the allegations against AltEn, an ethanol maker near Mead, Nebraska, and the alleged environmental mess of its biofuels plant.
Chesapeake Bay’s 2020 water quality score is down slightly
This year, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's assessment of the State of the Bay remained at a D+, but declined by one point from 2018.
Could wool surfboards solve the plastic problem?
Surfers are making wool surfboards. Why stop there? Plastic revolutionized society, but renewable, natural materials could lead the next wave.
Using less plastic has big benefits
The average American takes home almost 1,500 plastic bags every year. You can make a difference by switching to reusable bags to do your grocery shopping.
Pay attention to Lake Erie battle
The activist group behind the Lake Erie Bill of Rights is after more than just cleaner water. Editor Susan Crowell urges you to pay attention to what's going on in Toledo that could target personal property rights.
How to make your lawn environmentally friendly
Implement a more environmentally conscientious lawn care regimen and become a better steward of your land. Use these simple tips to get started.
Will we always have fresh water?
Who are the biggest water users and where could we cut back? Alan Guebert investigates these questions in this week's column.
