July 2008 archive
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015: Rain & Runoff w/ Water Czar Debra Shore
2008/07/28 - Showers to sewers. Midwesterners have had umbrellas at the ready this year. So, do we really need to worry about water conservation here like they do in the southwest? The Eco-chicks bring in Debra Shore, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, to discuss rain: where it goes, how it's ... [Read more] |
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014: Pinch of Philosophy: Biophilia
2008/07/16 - What's behind our love of nature? This eco-thinking episode represents a slight departure from our usual format. Instead of tackling an issue like compost or meat, this is a conversation about environmental philosophy. The Eco-Chicks take a deeper look at the cultural and biological bond we share with other species. What do our pets get out ... [Read more] |
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013: Grilling w/ Celeb Chef David Burke
2008/07/9 - The good, the bad, the tasty It’s the sizzle season and time to investigate the many merits of grilling. What’s the carbon footprint of America’s 170 million grills? Are quick-light briquettes all that bad? And most importantly, what’s the secret to a perfect barbeque? Chef David Burke weighs in on the coal vs. gas debate, unusual ... [Read more] |
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012: Meat w/ TV Star Bill Kurtis
2008/07/2 - Grass to grill with Bill Kurtis Meat dominates the American dinner plate, but not without environmental consequence. Are there ways to soften the impact without giving up burgers? Bill Kurtis, founder of Tallgrass Beef, brings us up to speed on grass fed beef, from the history of agriculture to the marketing of “marbling.” Could sending cows ... [Read more] |
