/tags/earth-day Earth Day en-US Copyright Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-04-22/great-lakes-tiny-threats-experts-explore-the-impacts-of-microplastics The issue of microplastics continues to grow as a threat to public health and the environment. Local researchers and engineers are tackling the problem through educational programming and innovative filtration technology. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-04-22/great-lakes-tiny-threats-experts-explore-the-impacts-of-microplastics Aya Cathey /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-04-16/tree-canopy-restoration-can-we-rebuild-the-forest-city Cleveland's urban tree canopy stands at 18% and is rapidly declining. Community groups like the Cleveland Tree Coalition and Holden Forests & Gardens are working together to reverse the trend. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-04-16/tree-canopy-restoration-can-we-rebuild-the-forest-city Aya Cathey, Leigh Barr /environment-energy/2023-04-24/noaa-recommends-nearly-2-3-million-for-northeast-ohio-water-conservation-litter-reduction-programs The funding would support conservation efforts in the Chagrin River Floodplain, reduce single-use plastics and introduce students to new trash-cleanup technology. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-24/noaa-recommends-nearly-2-3-million-for-northeast-ohio-water-conservation-litter-reduction-programs Zaria Johnson /reporters-notebook/2023-04-20/how-to-get-involved-and-help-the-planet-this-earth-day Earth Day events including trash cleanups, group hikes, kids crafts, music and more will be held this weekend and next. What will you do to support conservation and sustainability? Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT /reporters-notebook/2023-04-20/how-to-get-involved-and-help-the-planet-this-earth-day Zaria Johnson