The federal government is planning to deal with one of the nation’sbiggest water pollution problems. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’sLester Graham reports…the government is cracking down on agriculturalpollution…and farmers wonder who’s going to pay for it:
Author: Lester Graham
Patterns of Illness Around Nuke Plants
Unexplained illnesses have been found around many of the nation’snuclear research and weapons plants. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’sLester Graham reports:
Consumer Group Calls for Pesticide Ban
A consumer’s group wants the E-P-A to ban 40 pesticides that are usedon food children often eat. The Consumers’ Union says there are saferalternatives, but farmers say those alternatives are not available yet.The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports:
Water-Bike Ban in National Parks
The National Park Service plans on banning water-bikes from all but ahandful of its parks. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Grahamreports:
Forest Service &Quot;Witch Hunt"
Some environmental groups say congress is on a "witch-hunt" after U.S.Forest Service Employees. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium LesterGraham reports:
Great Lakes Bill of Rights
An Environmental Group wants cities to better organize their efforts toprotect the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s LesterGraham reports:
Suburban Sprawl
The Sierra Club has issued a list of cities with the worst suburbansprawl. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports:
Controls on Hunting Migratory Geese
Conservation officials are cutting back goose hunting season in manyareas this year. The number of Canadian Geese counted this year is downby 40 percent. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Grahamreports:
&Quot;Higher"-Speed Rail Study Unveiled
States in the Midwest are looking at a plan to link cities with faster passenger rail. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports…the plan would cost billions of dollars, but its backers say it will better serve mid-sized cities.
Hot Pepper Repellent
Some researchers are working on a way to use hot peppers to repel pestsunderwater. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports: