Eco Radio KC

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’ in them.  Discussing beneficial techniques like row covers, high tunnels …

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 .

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 trolley boom in the early part of the 20th century.  …

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 Alicia Ellingsworth of The Farm School at Gibbs Road and …

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 .

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 to initiate local climate actions based on the book “Drawdown”. …

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 in Manhattan, KS.  FHREEC is a collective of volunteers who …

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 a volunteer history w/EcoRadioKC, Cultivate KC, Food Not Lawns and …

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 was a contributor to KKFI for many years and on …

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 .

Climate change and the tallgrass prairie – what’s the connection and what will happen to this endangered ecosystem as climate change advances? Listen to a presentation by Dr. Jesse Nippert, Associate Professor at Kansas State University, Grassland Ecologist and Principal Investigator of …

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 to be contributing to earthquakes in Kansas. Saltwater injection wells …

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 in KCK classrooms. The mission of the program is to …

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 of experience in sustainable agriculture and are involved in educating …

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 .

Teresa Wilke and Craig Lubow hosts candidates from the Missouri 5th District and Kansas 3rd District for an environmental “forum” in which they will discuss their environmental vision for the country. Chris Clemons joins us from the Kansas 3rd District, …

Teresa Wilke and Craig Lubow hosts candidates from the Missouri 5th District and Kansas 3rd District for an environmental "forum" in which they will discuss their environmental vision for the […] The post Congressional candidates and the environment appeared first on KKFI .

Stan Slaughter is Kansas City’s own Eco-Troubadour. Today he entertains the troops with a recount about his songs for a sustainable environment.  Stan is also an internationally famous expert on the process called composting, a process that recycles various organic materials that …

Stan Slaughter is Kansas City's own Eco-Troubadour. Today he entertains the troops with a recount about his songs for a sustainable environment.  Stan is also an internationally famous expert on the process […] The post What's that sound? Stan Slaughter! appeared first on KKFI .

The issue of an underground gasoline leak at the midtown corner of 31st ST and Cleveland, Kansas City MO, is a historic example of the great power of community involvement. Joseph Jackson will be the guest of Richard Mabion. Joseph Jackson …