We bust environmental myths to make it easy to be green.
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Chicago gets a lot of love from migrating birds...but our buildings don't return the favor. Click through for the staggering impact building collisions have on bird populations.
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Wanna save some birds? It's easier than you think, with these expert tips from Chicago Bird Collision Monitors.
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Know thy dirt...That's one of the best ways to green your fertilizing routine. You may find you don't need certain nutrients in the formula, or better yet, that you don't need to fertilize at all.
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Are wind turbines death traps for birds? Find out why one expert says concerns about this are hugely, um, overblown.
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Ever wanted to see where the water goes once you’ve flushed it? Follow our suit and tour the world's largest water treatment plant (or just read this post...).
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How will you celebrate National Get Outdoors Day? We're thinking a family-friendly excursion to the Indiana Dunes may be in order.
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Wanna lend a hand in restoring this important (and lovely!) area? Save the date for a Midewin volunteer day with the Wetlands Initiative.
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Cartoon: Jim Hunt
Do migrating birds know to fly around city buildings? Not so much. Find out why glass and light is such a deadly combo for millions of our feathered friends—and what you can do to help.
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mission accomplished?
Looks like we can cross mission impossible (aka, Chicago River disinfection approval) off the list…so can we all go home now? Um, no. Click through to find out just how much is left to do. read the myth
Have you heard? EcoMyths is coming through in radio now! Check out our latest segment on WBEZ’s Worldview show to hear experts dish on birds vs. buildings. listen now
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