environment /news/tags/environment environment en-US Copyright Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT How environmental reporting helped a city girl connect with nature /reporters-notebook/2025-04-24/how-environmental-reporting-helped-a-city-girl-connect-with-nature 91ÖÆƬ³§'s environmental reporter Zaria Johnson explores how her role helped her find a love and appreciation for the outdoors. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2025-04-24/how-environmental-reporting-helped-a-city-girl-connect-with-nature Zaria Johnson University of Akron to beef up polymer sector workforce development with tech hub funding /education/2024-07-05/university-of-akron-to-beef-up-polymer-sector-workforce-development-with-tech-hub-funding Akron is receiving $51 million to develop and produce the next generation of plastics and rubber. The funding will cover seven projects, including one at the University of Akron to bolster life cycle assessment training. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-05/university-of-akron-to-beef-up-polymer-sector-workforce-development-with-tech-hub-funding Abigail Bottar East Palestine residents look to other chemical accident survivors in fighting for more safeguards /community/2024-02-02/east-palestine-residents-look-to-other-chemical-accident-survivors-in-fighting-for-more-safeguards In the wake of the train derailment, some East Palestine residents founded the Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment to advocate for themselves. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:57:12 GMT /community/2024-02-02/east-palestine-residents-look-to-other-chemical-accident-survivors-in-fighting-for-more-safeguards Abigail Bottar Cleveland, Cuyahoga County leaders urge EPA to finalize federal clean car standards /environment-energy/2024-02-02/cleveland-cuyahoga-county-leaders-urge-epa-to-finalize-federal-clean-car-standards Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne called on the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize proposed federal clean car standards for new vehicles. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:01:53 GMT /environment-energy/2024-02-02/cleveland-cuyahoga-county-leaders-urge-epa-to-finalize-federal-clean-car-standards Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence Bibb named vice-chair of national mayors’ group on climate issues /environment-energy/2022-12-14/bibb-named-vice-chair-of-national-mayors-group-on-climate-issues Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb will begin working as vice-chair of Climate Mayors, a bipartisan organization for mayors across the country. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:59:55 GMT /environment-energy/2022-12-14/bibb-named-vice-chair-of-national-mayors-group-on-climate-issues Zaria Johnson 'Circular economy' programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs /economy/2022-12-14/circular-economy-programs-aim-to-reduce-waste-and-build-jobs Programs find new life for items including rejected carrots, NFL banners, and discarded clothing. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:29:12 GMT /economy/2022-12-14/circular-economy-programs-aim-to-reduce-waste-and-build-jobs Lee Chilcote Cleveland takes first step towards EV equity /news/environment-energy/2022-12-01/cleveland-takes-first-step-towards-ev-equity In an effort to improve equity and access to electric vehicles, the city of Cleveland debuted a new electric vehicle charging station in the Lee-Miles neighborhood. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:27:05 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-12-01/cleveland-takes-first-step-towards-ev-equity Zaria Johnson New Ohio group looks to tap the experience that comes with age to fight climate change /news/environment-energy/2022-12-01/new-ohio-group-looks-to-tap-the-experience-that-comes-with-age-to-fight-climate-change Third Act, a national organization fighting against climate change, officially launches its Ohio chapter today. Leaders of Third Act Ohio hope to inspire residents older than 60 to send a message to big banks that fund the fossil fuel industry by moving their money elsewhere. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-12-01/new-ohio-group-looks-to-tap-the-experience-that-comes-with-age-to-fight-climate-change Zaria Johnson Your guide to Fat Bear Week, an election where voters actually like every candidate /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-04/your-guide-to-fat-bear-week-an-election-where-voters-actually-like-every-candidate Fat Bear Week is officially back. This year's chunks include defending champ Otis — and a mother bear named Holly, known for adopting orphaned cubs. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:26:09 GMT /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-04/your-guide-to-fat-bear-week-an-election-where-voters-actually-like-every-candidate Bill Chappell Biden has a $369 billion climate plan — and new advisers to get the program running /news/environment-energy/2022-09-04/biden-has-a-369-billion-climate-plan-and-new-advisers-to-get-the-program-running President Biden has brought one of Washington's most experienced political hands into the White House to help implement the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:40:31 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-09-04/biden-has-a-369-billion-climate-plan-and-new-advisers-to-get-the-program-running Ximena Bustillo