Eco Radio KC

Host Richard Mabion speaks with Beth-Hannes Zacharias of the Metro Kansas City Climate Action Coalition along with Kristin Riott of Bridging the Gap.

Host Richard Mabion speaks with Beth-Hannes Zacharias of the Metro Kansas City Climate Action Coalition along with Kristin Riott of Bridging the Gap.

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 waste. Kamps talks about the transportation of nuclear waste by …

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 waste. Kamps talks about the transportation of nuclear waste by trains, proposed burial sites, and environmental and health hazards of the waste. Disposal methods include […]

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 interview him. We bring you that recording. Click here to …

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 interview him. We bring you that recording. Click here to hear Pat’s talk from when he was here. But first, Paul Johnson, of the Kansas […]

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 learning about what’s new and exciting in local agriculture and …

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 learning about what’s new and exciting in local agriculture and how we can support our farmers.  Naturally, they’ll be giving you all the details on […]

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 to replace the 2015 rule issued under the Obama Administration. …

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 to replace the 2015 rule issued under the Obama Administration. The agencies scheduled a February 27 and 28, 2019 public hearing in Wyandotte County, Kan. (Kansas […]

Join hosts Richard Mabion and Dave Bennett Freeling as they sit down with 8 young people who have been learning and teaching others about water quality in the KC area through the Kids About Water program (KAW). Find out how …

Join hosts Richard Mabion and Dave Bennett Freeling as they sit down with 8 young people who have been learning and teaching others about water quality in the KC area through the Kids About Water program (KAW). Find out how you can help the next generation maintain our waterways for drinking and recreation.  We’ll also […]

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 Kansas City. Pat Elder spoke at All Souls UU Church …

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 Kansas City. Pat Elder spoke at All Souls UU Church on Thursday in advance of his tour of the most PSAS-infested military bases in the […]

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 and conserve, or even re-create, native prairie, woodland and wetland habitats …

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 is a seasonal Park Naturalist at Ernie Miller Park in …

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 regulations and programs.  He is a Gardener and Environmental Educator who …

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 .

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 perspective on the possible reception of the Kansas House and Senate …

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 of the widest gaps are and look at ways we …

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 .