/news/tags/environment environment en-US Copyright Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-22/this-earth-day-experts-look-to-grow-maintain-northeast-ohios-tree-canopy Project ACORN, a tree planting and workforce development program, has planted more than 250 trees across five neighborhoods experiencing the highest tree canopy loss in Akron. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-22/this-earth-day-experts-look-to-grow-maintain-northeast-ohios-tree-canopy Aya Cathey, Stephanie Haney /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-10-08/northeast-ohio-regional-sewer-district-says-proposal-would-fix-combined-sewer-overflow-at-edgewater We'll talk with the CEO of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District about a new multi-million dollar project that aims to keep sewage off Edgewater Beach after heavy rains. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-10-08/northeast-ohio-regional-sewer-district-says-proposal-would-fix-combined-sewer-overflow-at-edgewater Leigh Barr, Stephanie Haney /reporters-notebook/2025-04-24/how-environmental-reporting-helped-a-city-girl-connect-with-nature ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ'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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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