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Join hosts Robert Carillio and Jeremy Hempy as they address the litter problem in our communities. It is time for local officials to take action. Both hosts will go deep into solutions and ways to prevent litter pollution while also encouraging people to stop buying things made of plastics.

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Join hosts Robert Carillio and Jeremy Hempy as they address a growing environmental crisis: the aggressive tree removal by electrical companies and the lack of action from city officials. Both hosts will go deep into the negative effects on urban ecosystems and explore effective solutions to protect green spaces and our tree canopy.

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Guest Host Juan and Host Kim McDonald have the privilege of speaking with Lauren Sammon, the founder of CLE PUPS an initiative dedicated to helping dogs across Cleveland find loving homes and receive the care they deserve. Dogs at the City Kennel face the threat of being put down.

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Join host Kim McDonald as she explores the topic of puppy mills and the misinformation surrounding this issue. Puppy mills are known for their abusive, negligent, and far from sanitary practices, prioritizing profit over puppies' welfare. Resulting in overcrowded, careless, and deadly conditions where many dogs suffer from serious health problems, behavioral issues, and most often end up dying prematurely. 

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Episode 5: Stop the Fracking!

You may have heard of fracking but not paid much attention to its implications. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a controversial method of extracting oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations. This process involves injecting a high-pressure fluid composed of water, sand, and chemicals to create fractures in the rock, thereby releasing trapped resources. 

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Episode 6: Noise Pollution Is Real!

Noise is everywhere, but some of it is truly harmful to our minds and health. Excessive noise has been linked to sleep deprivation, hearing loss, and even heart disease. The real question is: should noise be the cost of progress? It shouldn’t be. Many sources of noise now have quieter and more environmentally friendly alternatives. For example, gas-powered landscaping equipment is becoming obsolete, replaced by battery-powered options that significantly reduce noise and air pollution.

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This is part two of our Native Yards Series. Native landscapes are often viewed as weeds or unsuitable for "high-value" neighborhoods, but many people overlook their incredible benefits for our homes and local wildlife. In this special two-part episode, host Robert Carrilio is joined by Janice Arch, President of Wild Ones of Greater Cleveland. 

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Episode 8: Native Yards - Pt 2.

This is part two of our Native Yards Series. Native landscapes are often viewed as weeds or unsuitable for "high-value" neighborhoods, but many people overlook their incredible benefits for our homes and local wildlife. In this special two-part episode, host Robert Carrilio is joined by Janice Arch, President of Wild Ones of Greater Cleveland. 

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Episode 9: Chemicals Everywhere!

Chemicals are all around us these days, from the food we eat to the farms that produce it! In this episode of Green Arenas, hosts will discuss the Ohio Farm Bill, the excessive use of salt on roads during winter and summer, and the widespread use of chemicals in gardens, farms, and American foods. They explore how we can shift away from chemical reliance by embracing organic and local products.

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Join host Robert Carillio and guest Nancy Stranahan as they discuss the incredible work the Arc of Appalachia has been doing for the past 30 years to protect and preserve unique wildlands and their ecosystems in Ohio—and soon, in West Virginia!

Discover what makes this grassroots effort and its preserves so special and valuable—and how the Arc’s work serves as a national inspirational model for preserving our natural heritage!

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In this episode, Jeremy Hempy and Kim McDonald chat with Ursula from Food Strong Cleveland, an organization founded in 2018 by Sara Continenza. Starting with school gardens and wellness programs, Food Strong has expanded to 14 schools, created a Learning Garden at Coit Road Farmers Market, and launched initiatives like vacant lot restorations, a Mobile Farm Stand, and community classes. Their mission is to promote food justice in Northeast Ohio by building sustainable local food systems through community collaboration and empowering neighborhoods to become self-sufficient.

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