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Local Environmental Forum (LEF)

Local Environmental Forum (LEF)

By Sarah Craddock

LEF interviews people whose work and lifestyles impact their local environment. We aim to provide listeners with information about practical ways they can foster a safe and healthy environment.
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What is the PSC anyway?

Local Environmental Forum (LEF)Jun 01, 2019

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Episode 14: Clear Cutting the Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area

Episode 14: Clear Cutting the Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area

Interview with Steve Shepard of the Sierra Club Coast Group talks about recent clear cutting in the Pascagoula Wildlife Management Area.

Mar 16, 202216:05
Chromium

Chromium

In an effort to test for chromium leaks from Plant Barry, Dr. Xiangli Wang uses his results to further his research on the chemical history of Earth.

May 21, 202017:38
Rodeo Clowns

Rodeo Clowns

LEF interviews Elizabeth Englebretson about the Gulf Coast Community Design Studio's project "Plastic Free Gulf Coast."

Jan 25, 202029:44
Mussel Watch

Mussel Watch

LEF interviews Dr. Dennis Apeti of NOAA about the Mussel Watch Program.

Jan 23, 202015:55
Gypsum Hill

Gypsum Hill

LEF interviews EPA Remediation Manager, Craig Zeller, about the Mississippi Phosphates Superfund Site in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Oct 22, 201925:57
3rd Rock Solar

3rd Rock Solar

LEF interviews Dr. Hank Roberts of 3rd Rock Solar Solutions. Hank talks about his solar panel utility patent #8981709 and energy solutions for Mississippi and beyond.

Oct 09, 201930:25
#MoveYourAsh

#MoveYourAsh

LEF interviews the Executive Director of the Mobile Baykeeper, Casi Callaway, about the Alabama Power coal ash pond at Plant Barry and the Baykeeper's Coal Ash Campaign.

Sep 20, 201933:34
1=12

1=12

Interview with Ryan Bradley of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Inc about oyster and the seafood industry in Mississippi.

Sep 17, 201929:57
Sh*t Rolls Down Hill

Sh*t Rolls Down Hill

LEF interviews Dr. Ruth Carmichael (Dauphin Island Sea Lab) about (1) using nitrogen in oyster shells to see environmental change over time, (2) human waste water impact on oysters, and (3) what Gulf Coast residents can do to protect oyster habitat.

Sep 09, 201941:43
Oyster Gardening

Oyster Gardening

Interview with PJ Waters at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) in Alabama. PJ talks about the DISL efforts to help declining oyster populations grow.

Sep 02, 201928:04
Oyster Recycling

Oyster Recycling

Interview with Mark Berte, Alabama Coastal Foundation Executive Director. Mark explains how oyster shell recycling works and how everyone can help protect oyster populations.

Aug 13, 201926:28
Dr. Oyster

Dr. Oyster

LEF interviews Dr. Bill Walton (Dauphin Island Sea Lab). In this episode learn all about oyster farming. 

Aug 01, 201950:52
Enlightened Utilities?

Enlightened Utilities?

LEF interviews Daniel Tait, Chief Operating Officer at Energy Alabama. In this episode we discuss sustainable energy options in Alabama.

Jun 02, 201954:14
What is the PSC anyway?

What is the PSC anyway?

Interview with Kari Powell, an Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) Candidate in 2018. Kari explains what the PSC does and why it is important for Alabamians to elect conscientious commissioners.

Jun 01, 201935:54