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- Green Visions: "Like picking an apple but the tree is underground"John Lamprecht doesn't mind if you describe him as a "fun guy" - in fact, the president of the Minnesota Mycological Society embraces the bad puns that come from loving the study of fungus. A man "raised to be terrified of mushrooms" talks about how he became fascinated with the fungus among-us. Links: Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest by Teresa Marrone and Kathy Yerich Mushrooms of the Midwest by Michael Kuo and Andrew S. Methven Minnesota Mycological Society Minnesota Mushrooms Facebook page12 min
- Green Visions: shifting the climate change conversation from heads to heartsUp until recently, the climate change conversation was conducted by scientists, and accompanied by lots of charts, graphs, and data. But Jothsna Harris of Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy says most people aren't scientists. And she thinks we need to shift the conversation away from people's heads ... and toward their hearts.9 min
- Green Visions: The Racine DiversionWe speak with Tressie Kamp a staff attorney with Midwest Environmental Advocates, who is working with petitioners on the City of Racine Diversion Challenge . The Racine Diversion is a water diversion application submitted by the city of Racine to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in January 2018 requesting permission to divert up to an annual average of 7 million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan to the village of Mount Pleasant (near Racine) in the Mississippi River Basin.15 min
- Green Visions: what "sparks joy" for explorer Lonnie Dupre?Folks come to a "minimalist" lifestyle in a variety of ways. Maybe they're empty-nesters looking to downsize. Maybe they've come under the spell of an author or a TV show that encourages decluttering.14 min
- Green Visions: An Informal Setting for Discourse about River ManagementWe talk with Karina Heim, Coastal Training Program (CTP) Coordinator, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve about tonight's River Talk , part of a monthly series of informal talks about the St. Louis River Estuary. This evening's topic is " Handling Hazards and Dealing with Disasters: Emergency Management in the Estuary ."9 min
- Green Visions: "If you have a roof, what is stopping you?"Dr. Josef Pesch isn't having it. "All I heard was 'this is impossible,'" he says. "So boring." A leader in Germany's community-focused renewable energy transition, Pesch dismisses the naysayers who thought the energy grid could only withstand 3-5% renewable energy or it would be "the end of the world." 50-100% later, Pesch says the world hasn't ended.12 min
- Green Visions: taking the big view of community gardensIf you're getting a little bored with seed catalogs, the Duluth Community Garden Program has several things to spark your enthusiasm for spring gardening. The DCGP's spring registration opens next month for returning gardeners, in March for those on waiting lists and in April for the public. And the new GIS (Geographic Information Systems) -created garden maps let you explore your garden online whenever you need a bit of spring - plus it shows plots available for rent and how to rent them!7 min
- Green Visions: Area Of Concern becomes area of community engagementIn a world with precious little good news, a conversation with the executive director of the St. Louis River Alliance is like a refreshing dip in ... well, the St. Louis River.8 min
- Green Visions: solar energy: now an option to reduce poverty, too?Rural communities worried about shrinking populations and fewer jobs. Low-income people for whom solar energy is out of reach financially or not an option because they rent. But what if an entire community could have a solar energy system, and folks already qualifying for energy assistance could get those benefits, too? Could there really be an option that's good for the environment, helps lift people out of poverty and provides jobs and economic development or small communities? Rural Renewable16 min
- Green Visions: NRRI has an option to prevent forest fires, replace fossil fuelsLess ash than coal. Less mercury and sulfur than coal. No need for costly retrofits. Uses less energy, smaller carbon footprint and its an environmentally-friendly biofuel. And you make this new fuel using the residuals you get when you thin forests to prevent forest fires.13 min
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Green Visions: Exploring Local Environmental Challenges & SolutionsEvery Wednesday at 8:20am, Green Visions on The North 103.3FM, hosted by Luke Moravec, brings you compelling conversations about…
the environmental issues impacting our region. From conservation efforts to climate action, this segment highlights the individuals, initiatives, and ideas shaping a more sustainable future.Discover local projects that restore ecosystems, policies that address climate resilience, and inspiring stories of people making a difference. Whether it’s renewable energy, urban gardening, or wildlife preservation, Green Visions keeps you informed on how our community is working toward a healthier planet—one step at a time.Green Visions – Wednesdays at 8:20am – Only on The North 103.3FM.
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