Environment

Attention hunters and fishers! Every year bald eagles suffer and die as a result of lead poisoning from uninformed hunters. This year, however, there has been an alarming increase in the number of eagles found with this condition. In reference to an article recently published by The Des Moines Register, Iowa bird rescue Saving Our Avian Resources (acronym SOAR) have treated 14 eagles with lead poisoning so far this year when usually their numbers are 5 or 6 this time of year.

An Iowa newspaper editor is screening his documentary series in Davenport this weekend on cancer rates and their connections to the state’s agricultural operations.

The Environmental Protection Agency last November announced a change to the Clean Water Act, citing a 2023 Supreme Court decision, that would alter what bodies of water would be regulated under the act. Local and state organizations react to the proposal, some claiming that most of Iowa and Illinois’ wetlands would lose protections and continue to be degraded.

Documents the urgent efforts to combat coral decline in local fishing communities from Hawaii, Kenya, Australia and Indonesia. At the center of these efforts is a hexagonal structure called a Reef Star.

Amid tariffs, climate change, and economic uncertainty, Illinois farmers and their families can find mental health support from the state’s land-grant institution.

Jim talks with Sara K. about the signs of human trafficking and also talks with wildlife biologist Kelly McKay about eagle counting.

Kelp!: Adventurers sail the British coast visiting Kelp Farms highlighting the importance of sustainable farming and their kelp products.The Green Buffalo: The Lower Sioux Indian Community in MN grow hemp and make Hempcrete, a sustainable building material, which has brought jobs and healthy housing.