Eco Radio KC

On today’s show, we will hear our recording of events at the Extinction Rebellion in Kansas City and other Earth Day comments.  Then, host Richard Mabion will have a talk […] The post We Must Become Actively Engaged appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s show, host Brent Ragsdale interviews Dorothy Barnett of the Climate Energy Project about the Kansas Energy Fairness Act and other energy transition (fossil fuel to renewable) related legislation in […] The post Kansas Energy Fairness Act and other legislation appeared first on KKFI .

Host Richard Mabion speaks with Beth-Hannes Zacharias of the Metro Kansas City Climate Action Coalition along with Kristin Riott of Bridging the Gap. The post Metro Kansas City Climate Action Coalition appeared first on KKFI .

Kevin Kamps, Director of Beyond Nuclear, joins host Craig Lubow to discuss the environmental problems presented by nuclear energy, including radioactive contamination caused by the transportation and disposal of nuclear […] The post Nuclear Waste and Its Transportation Risks appeared first on KKFI .

When Pat Elder was in town on February 21st to kick off his tour of military bases contaminated with Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Craig Lubow had a chance to […] The post Pat Elder on PFAS; Paul Johnson on Noxious Weeds. appeared first on KKFI .

EcoRadio KC hosts KC Food Circle friends, Emily Akins and Brandi Schoen.  They will show us where and how we can get the tastiest, freshest, healthiest food around.  We’ll be […] The post KC Food Circle and the Eat Local & Organic Expo appeared first on KKFI .

On Dec. 11, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) released a new proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition […] The post Revised WOTUS Rule: Recordings from the Public Hearings appeared first on KKFI .

Join hosts Richard Mabion and Dave Bennett Freeling as they sit down with young people who have been learning and teaching others about water quality in the KC area through […] The post Friends of the KAW appeared first on KKFI .

We feature some recordings of activist Pat Elder regarding PFAS contamination at military bases including Richards-Gebhaur. And Bob Grove updates Craig Lubow on the newly formed Climate Council of Greater […] The post PFAS at Richards-Gebhaur & Climate Council appeared first on KKFI .

Leaders of the Kaw Valley Native Plant Coalition: Courtney Masterson from Native Lands, LLC and Patti Ragsdale from Happy Apple’s Farm, join host Brent Ragsdale to discuss how to identify […] The post Habitat Conservation in Your Own Backyard appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s show, our guest is Elaine Giessel, a Marine Ecologist by training, has taught biology, geology, microbiology and environmental science at community colleges in both Kansas and Texas. She […] The post What’s Up with Water? appeared first on KKFI .

Marty Kraft is a member of the Kansas City Missouri Environment Commission, whose purpose is to give policy direction to the Mayor concerning issues of environmental planning, management, and compliance with […] The post Marty Kraft says wilderness is a corner lot at the corner of 57th and Charlotte Streets appeared first on KKFI .

Our guest, Zack Pistora, is the Kansas Sierra Club Lobbyist. He and host Richard Mabion will provide listeners with an overview of legislation expected and legislation needed as well as his […] The post 2019 Kansas Legislature Update appeared first on KKFI .

On this edition of EcoRadio KC we look at the representation of people of color within the ranks of those working for a cleaner environment.  We’ll find out where some […] The post Diversity in the Environmental Movement appeared first on KKFI .

How can we get fresh food locally grown in the cold Midwestern winters?  On this EcoRadio, we learn about extending the growing and harvest seasons through the months with “r’ […] The post Extending the Growing Season Locally appeared first on KKFI .

It’s a new year!  Time to look at our good ol’ days so that our future can be even brighter!  Teresa Wilke will talk with two historians about the electric […] The post Past and Future of Electric Mass Transit appeared first on KKFI .

For our final program of 2018, we feature some encouraging work that has been done this year in the KC metro around educating the next generation of environmental stewards.  Guests […] The post Educating for Sustainability in Kansas City, Kansas appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s program our guest is Monta Welch. She joins host Richard Mabion to discuss her lifelong advocacy, which started in earnest just over 10 years ago focusing on health, environment and climate concerns.  She hasn’t stopped!  She has founded a number of unique organizations, learned how to work with others and at all levels of government, successfully supporting and changing local dynamics,...

Lindsey Constance, Shawnee Councilwoman, joins host Craig Lubow to discuss evidence-based solutions to climate change. Lindsey helped organize Advancing Climate Solutions, a local workshop for area politicians and environmental activists […] The post Evidence-Based Practices for Advancing Climate Solutions appeared first on KKFI .

Our guest, Robert Rosenberg, will speak on the availability and advantages of solar generated electricity.  Robert is a co-director of the Flint Hills Renewable Energy Cooperative (FHREEC) which is based […] The post TOMORROW IS GOOD/SOLAR POWER FOR YOUR HOME appeared first on KKFI .

On today’s program our guest is Steve Mann, Owner, PrairieEcosystems Mgmt, who will speak with Richard Mabion about the environmental movement in the KC area since 2008.  Steve Mann has […] The post Mann & Mabion discuss environmental history – prospect of the future? appeared first on KKFI .

Ben Kjelshus, founder of the KC Food Circle and an organizer for the Green Party,  gave great ideas to our community.  His work toward building community enriched all our lives.  He […] The post A Tribute to Ben Kjelshus appeared first on KKFI .

Judith Wells joins host Craig Lubow to discuss the problem of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) in failing to consider public input when issuing permits for injection wells, widely believed […] The post Saltwater injection wells in Kansas are 4th in nation. appeared first on KKFI .

Mark Manning joins host Craig Lubow to talk about the KCK Organic Teaching Gardens. Mark is the coordinator of the program, which workshops for students in K through 12th grade […] The post Growing the future with gardens appeared first on KKFI .

Dave Bennett interviews guests Rebecca and Tom from Fair Share Farm in Lawson to discuss the concept of “Natural vs Artificial” foods. Rebecca and Tom each have over 20 years […] The post Sustainable Natural Foods appeared first on KKFI .