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House WarmingPreserving Chicago's Tree CanopyHouse Warming Podcast, Episode 005: Preserving Chicago’s Urban Tree Canopy with Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward Alderperson This episode is sponsored by Collective Resource Compost, a company working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food scraps from landfills and hauling them to a commercial composting facility. Learn more about Chicago area pick-up services at collectiveresource.us.In this episode, co-hosts Sarah Bury and Anni Metz talk with Andre Vasquez about the “Save the Trees” ordinance he introduced shortly after taking office last year, why it’s important to protect Chicago’s tree canopy, and th...2020-02-1427 min
House WarmingThere's Poop in the River!House Warming Podcast, Episode 003: There’s Poop in the River!A conversation about rainy days and combined sewer overflows with co-hosts Anni Metz & Sarah Bury This episode is sponsored by Collective Resource Compost, a company working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food scraps from landfills and hauling them to a commercial composting facility. Learn more about Chicago area pick-up services at collectiveresource.us. Welcome, Sarah Bury, to the podcast! Sarah is acting as guest co-host while Abby takes a break, and we’re so happy to have h...2019-12-0306 min
House WarmingCEJA & the Future of Renewable Energy in IllinoisEpisode 002: CEJA & the Future of Renewable Energy in Illinois with Jen Walling and Cary Shepherd of the Illinois Environmental Council This episode is sponsored by Malia Designs, a fair trade handbag and accessories brand that combines lively design, recycled materials, and affordable price points into a beautiful product line. Each piece is handcrafted in Cambodia and every purchase helps to fight human trafficking. Learn more at maliadesigns.com. In this episode, host Anni Metz chats with Jen Walling and Cary Shepherd, of the Illinois Environmental Council, about the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA...2019-11-1914 min
House WarmingRegenerative Agriculture & Soil HealthThis episode is sponsored by Collective Resource Compost, a company working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting food scraps from landfills and hauling them to a commercial composting facility. Learn more about Chicago area pick-up services at collectiveresource.us. In this episode, hosts Abby Wilson and Anni Metz chat with Liz Moran Stelk, of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, and Kathy Kaesebier, of Kaesebier Farms, about soil health and regenerative agriculture. The Illinois Stewardship Alliance is a membership-based organization that cultivates a local food and farm system that is economically viable, socially just, and environmentally su...2019-10-2808 min
House WarmingWelcome to House WarmingWelcome to House Warming, a podcast about climate policy and solutions in Chicago, Illinois, and beyond. In this episode, get to know co-hosts Abby Wilson and Anni Metz and learn why we started this podcast and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. We're glad to have you here! Support the show2019-10-2802 min