Environment
Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now – Elena Piëch [AUDIO]
06/26/17: At Ithaca Reggae Fest, the new organization CLEAN – Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now – passed out flyers to discuss the possible harms associated with Cargill Salt Mine adding an additional mining shaft. This story explains the perspectives of both the members of CLEAN and supporters of Cargill. [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/WrfiNews/260617-cayuga-lake-environmental-action-now-elena-pi%C3%ABch/ width=100% height=60 hide_cover=1 mini=1…
Read MoreHilary Lambert about the significance of the “US Waters” Act- June 30th, 2017
Hilary Lambert, Executive Director and Steward of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network talks about the significance of the possible rescinding of the US Waters Act by the EPA and other Federal agencies. Listeners can find more information at http://www.cayugalake.org/. The EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers is collecting comments on the proposal at this…
Read MoreWeaning the Country Off Fossil Fuels
Walter Hang explains why the town of Dryden should stop Dominion’s New Market Pipeline from expanding its capacity at the Borger Compressor Station. This interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on June 2, 2017.
Read MoreRosalyn Bandy about Energy Smart Communities- May 26th, 2017
Rosalyn Bandy of the Cornell Cooperative Extension talks about the concept of “energy smart communities” and why New York State Electric and Gas Company, or NYSEG, is planning on installing smart meters in Tompkins County. She also discusses how the adoption of renewable energy techologies, such as solar power, will require New York State to…
Read MoreCrestwood Discontinues Methane Storage Plans
Sandra Steingraber, ecologist and activist involved in the organization, We are Seneca Lake, speaks with WRFI’s Lori Sonken about Crestwood’s announcement that the Houston-based energy company is discontinuing plans to build the natural gas storage proposal, but moving forward with its project to store propane in salt caverns beneath Seneca Lake. This interview aired…
Read MoreWild in Stewart Park!- May 5th, 2017
Local landscape architect Rick Manning and wildlife photographer Marie Read talk about the fundraiser, “Wild in Stewart Park”, featuring a display of photography with accompanying music at Cinemapolis on Tuesday, May 9th. They also talk about the Fuertes Overlook, how to observe wildlife at the park and about the wonderful views of the lake. This…
Read MoreGay Nicholson about the People’s Climate March- April 26th, 2017
Gay Nicholson, President of Sustainable Tompkins, talks about the upcoming People’s Climate March, taking place on Saturday, April 29th, 2017. Presentations before and after the march will focus on engaging local citizens to take action to lower their carbon footprint. This interview originally aired on the April 26th, 2017 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreBill Foster of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom- March 24, 2017
Bill Foster, Director of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom, talks about the Ithaca Fishing and Conservation Day, taking place on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ithaca High School. He discusses its history and how it encourages citizens to conserve local waterways. He also describes what type of activities are carried out on the Floating Classroom.…
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