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Jump on the rollercoaster of being an environmental reporter.The Chicago Tribune's Michael Hawthorne joins Stuart and Megan to talk drinking water, PFAS, petroleum coke, microplastics, what it's like to have Pearl Jam's Eddie Vetter talk about one of your articles, and how sometimes, yes, sometimes journalists' work leads to positive change for Great Lakes communities and environments. Also, there's one fart joke and some good conversation about the excellent fried seafood at Calumet Fisheries.Show LinksMichael's Sandwich Pick: Tempesta MarketShow Credits:Host: Stuart CarltonSenior Producer: Carolyn FoleyProducers: Megan Gunn and Renie MillsAssociate Producer and Fixer: Ethan ChittyEditor: Sandra SvobodaPodcast Art by: Joel DavenportMusic by: Stuart Carlton

A New Sustainable CultureThrough the rise in pop culture, climate change awareness has increasingly been integrated into the entertainment industry. Particularly in the Black community, multimedia cultural campaigns are used to increase interest in environmental movements with the use of light-hearted, fun content. Artists, musicians, and influencers are leveraging their platforms to highlight the impacts of climate change and promote sustainable practices, which, in turn, provides easily accessible resources and information to marginalized communities that empower them to participate in the fight against climate change. Black Communities and Environmental JusticePopulations of color face disproportionate energy burdens caused by climate change. A study conducted by Rice University found that Black communities were more prone to live in vulnerable areas, a generational problem caused by the history of Black gentrification. Even now in 2024, Black communities in Georgia are forced to pay higher electricity bills, despite having lower rates compared to other states, due to old and inefficient household systems. According to the National Black Environmental Justice Networks, African Americans were also found to breathe in 56% more pollution than they cause, whereas their White counterparts breathe in 17% less pollution than generated. African Americans are also 75% more likely than White Americans to live in polluted communities, leading to 13.4% of African American children suffering from asthma, compared to 7.3% of White children. Starting in the 1970s, some black musicians included environmental themes in their productions. Artist Marvin Gaye released “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” to tackle discussions about oil spills and mercury waste; funk group Earth, Wind, & Fire released “Burnin' Bush” to bring awareness about the global destruction of Mother Earth. Those themes continue today in  music produced by Black artists, such as in the popular single “Feels Like Summer” by Childish Gambino, which conveys worries about uncertain impacts caused by global warming. Additionally, artists such as SZA have partnered with brands to promote sustainable merchandise, encouraging a societal paradigm to rely on eco-friendly products. Representation and EducationWith more than 50% of the world's population active on social media, people are continuously exposed to the influx of information circulated by entertainment. Through the entertainment industry, climate news has become increasingly accessible and engaging, allowing communities to educate themselves on sustainability and mobilize action. Although hip-hop and rap were once considered controversial music genres due to themes of violence, drugs, and misogyny, there is a growing effort to utilize the storytelling aptitude of these genres for social and environmental commentary. Artists use rhymes and flow in hip-hop and rap to effectively share the living conditions, natural disasters, and climate injustice that people face. This empowerment of entertainment has motivated marginalized people to strengthen their community bonds and collaborate in fighting against climate change. The widespread influence of entertainment is fostering inspiration for a new culture promoting climate equity and agency, as well as the normalization of environmentalism in society.  Who are the co-founders of Klean Energy Kulture?Corey Dennard and Michael Hawthorne Jr. (Akachè Marcino) are the co-founders of Klean Energy Kulture, a non-profit environmental entertainment company. Corey Dennard, popularly known as Mr. Hanky, is a hit producer who has worked with top charting artists, including Snoop Dog, Usher, and Soulja Boy. Michael Hawthorne Jr., also known as Akachè Marcino, is an environmentalist and political organizer. Hawthorne has worked on Barack Obama's first presidential campaign and Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign. Together, they lead Black communities towards climate resiliency through campaigning for clean energy.Further ReadingCanary Media: This Atlanta duo has a theory to drive climate action: Make it coolMedium: How Michael Hawthorne Jr Of Klean Energy Kulture Is Helping to Promote Sustainability and Climate JusticeAmerican Lung Association: Disparities in the Impact of Air PollutionAtmos: Composing Climate Change: The Radical Legacy of Black MusiciansClimate Reality Project: Environmental RacismFor a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/promoting-clean-energy-through-pop-culture-with-klean-energy-kulture-co-founders-michael-hawthorne-jr-and-corey-dennard/.

Chemicals like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are on the rise in Lake Michigan, according to a new study published by the American Chemical Society. To learn more about this issue, Reset sat down with Chicago Tribune environment reporter Michael Hawthorne and Erik Olson, senior strategic director for health at the Natural Resources Defense Council. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

May 21, 2024 Water Innovation: Turning Waste into Health and Wealth – moderated by Michael Hawthorne of the Chicago Tribune – Alaina Harkness (Executive Director of Current and CEO and principal investigator (PI) of Great Lakes ReNEW) and Junhong Chen (Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and […]

Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune’s environment and public health reporter, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it was important for the Environmental Protection Agency to establish national limits for six types of forever chemicals in drinking water and what it means for Illinois residents. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

Joan's guests today are: - Max Bever, director of public information at the Chicago Board of Elections - Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn - Carolyn Shapiro, co-director, Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law - Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University - Chicago Tribune environment and public health reporter Michael Hawthorne

Chicago still has more lead service lines than anywhere else in the country, and it's impacting more than two-thirds of Chicago children under 6 years old. The CDC says there are no known safe levels of lead in a child's body, and that constant exposure can damage the brain and nervous system, lead to slow growth and development, including learning and behavioral problems. Reset talks through solutions and resources with Chakena Perry of the Natural Defense Council, Brenda Santoyo with the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, and Michael Hawthorne with the Chicago Tribune. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening air quality standards on industries like factories, power plants, and vehicles that emit soot. Those fine particulate particles have been found to collect in people's lungs, cause respiratory problems, and have even been linked to cancer. Reset learns more about this change from Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne, and how the change could improve our health from Brian Urbaszewski, Director of Environmental Health Programs at the Respiratory Health Association.

Todays guest is Michael Hawthorne chi trib environ and public health Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel with Santita Jackson

Today's guests: - Juan Jhong-Chung, Climate Justice Director at Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. - Fred Tsao, Policy Director at Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugee Rights. - Michael Hawthorne, Environmental reporter for the Chicago Tribune. - Imani Wilson-Shabazz, Partnerships and Engagement Manager at Plan C.

Chicago's $3.8 billion Deep Tunnel flood-control project was seemingly ready to go before the torrential downpours in early July. But as the rain came down, runoff overflowed onto streets and into residents' homes in what would become a record-setting storm. So why didn't the Deep Tunnel system reduce floods like it's supposed to? Reset gets the latest from Chicago Tribune environment and public health reporter Michael Hawthorne.

John Howell is joined by Michael Hawthorne, Environment and Public Health Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the restoration of the middle fork of the Vermillion River, Illinois' only natural scenic river.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell is joined by Michael Hawthorne, Environment and Public Health Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the restoration of the middle fork of the Vermillion River, Illinois' only natural scenic river.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois leads the nation in the number of lead service lines, yet it received a smaller share of federal funding to replace those lead pipes than states like Florida and Texas. Reset gets the details from Michael Hawthorne, an environment and public health reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

Joan's guests today are: - Michael Hawthorne, investigative reporter who focuses on the environment and public health for the Chicago Tribune - Gary Menzel, President/Business Manager at Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11, for our regular Union Strong segment - Jennifer Schulze and Mark Jacob with our monthly media segment

Michael Hawthorne, Pulitzer-finalist investigative reporter who focuses on the environment and public health for the Chicago Tribune, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest news surrounding the Environmental Protection Agency limiting toxic ‘forever chemicals' in drinking water.

New EPA data show that air pollution from Chicago and the rest of Cook County makes its way to neighboring states, and Wisconsin suffers the worst. Reset checks in with Chicago Tribune environmental reporter Michael Hawthorne for more on how Chicago and its suburbs are polluting places like Wisconsin, Michigan and even Connecticut.

Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne joins Lisa Dent to discuss a study done by the Environmental Integrity Project, which revealed BP Whiting in Indiana, ExxonMobil Joliet and Citgo in Lemont are dumping toxic chemicals into Lake Michigan and other waterways. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Today's guests: - Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune environment and public health investigative reporter - Candidate for Chicago's 4th Ward Tracey Y. Bey - Former L.A. deputy bureau chief for CBS News Bruce Rheins

Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Michael Hawthorne joins Lisa Dent to talk about his report that Illinois failed to do anything about the company 3M dumping forever chemicals in the Mississippi River for more than decade.

Michael Hawthorne is on to talk about his investigation into "Forever chemicals: They're in your drinking water and likely your food. Michael is a Pulitzer-finalist investigative reporter who focuses on the environment and public health for the Chicago Tribune.

Sterigenics in Dupage County and two companies in Lake County used the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in sterilization processes for years before nearby residents began to report higher-than-normal levels of a number of cancers. Reset speaks with Michael Hawthorne, reporter at the Chicago Tribune, about the first lawsuit against Sterigenics over use of the known carcinogen, which Springfield considered banning in 2019.

Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune Investigative Reporter,  joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss the Tribune’s investigation into the Chicago’s sewage district not warning gardeners and landscapers that free sludge given away contains forever chemicals.

Chicago Tribune environment and public health writer Michael Hawthorne joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the discovery of forever chemicals in drinking water, the diseases they are associated with, and how to avoid intake of those chemicals. To find out more about this topic, you can read Michael’s article here: Forever […]

A new investigation shows 6 out of 10 Illinoisans get their drinking water from a facility where forever chemicals have been found. Reset talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne for more details.

Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune’s environment and public health investigative reporter, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss a recent report which found that 8 million people in the state get their drinking water from a utility where forever chemicals have been detected. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

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Lawmakers returned to Springfield Monday to negotiate the final details of a clean energy bill that would make Illinois the first state in the Midwest to ban coal-burning power plants. But the state Senate adjourned Tuesday after negotiators failed to make a deal. Reset checks in with Michael Hawthorne of the Chicago Tribune for the latest.

Reset brings on Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne to discuss the latest on efforts to stop a rebranded metal-scrapping facility from opening in a predominantly Latino neighborhood on the Southeast Side. Southside Recycling, formerly known as Genera Iron, is suing the city for $100 million after Mayor Lori Lighftoot blocked its final permit at the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

In this episode, we chop it up with Michael Hawthorne, Jr., Founder & CEO of halōloop, reverend, etc. Michael breaks down what the halōloop platform is all about and how it can help anyone who is looking to plug into a spiritual wellness community. Additionally, he talks about why he is growing a tree and not a flower, as well as why it's important to ask questions. To connect with us online, please check out the following: Website ▶︎ https://asoundmind.life/beardncurls -- Instagram ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/beardncurls -- Vania's Instagram ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/vintagevania --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardncurls/support

Mayor Lightfoot has halted the program to install water meters in homes across the city. Testing found lead levels would jump during and after the process. Tens of thousands in Chicago have lead pipes connecting their houses to water mains running under the streets. We’ll get an update from Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne, and talk to two experts about how worried you should actually be about lead levels in your water, and how you can keep your family safe.

Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Michael Hawthorne, who has written extensively on the issue of lead in Chicago’s water. The lead is not in the water as it leaves the filtration plants or gets distributed beneath the streets, but it’s introduced when the water passes through lead pipes that connect individual buildings to those water mains. Until the mid-1980s, the City of Chicago mandated that these so-called service pipes be made of lead. Today, Chicago has the largest number of lead pipes of any large American city, and Hawthorne reports that when over 2,000 Chicagoans voluntarily had the City test their water, alarming numbers of homes reported elevated levels of lead in their drinking water. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by Tribune investigative reporter Michael Hawthorne for a discussion about environmental issues in Chicago. They discuss recent efforts to regulate the storage of manganese in Chicago, and the recognition that, despite its ability to hold almost five billion gallons of storm-water, the Deep Tunnel and McCook Reservoir can be filled to capacity in a few hours after a two-inch rainfall. Hawthorne also reviews recent developments with Foxconn in Wisconsin, and its success in connecting to Lake Michigan water despite being technically outside the eligible boundaries – and the elevation of Wisconsin’s former Department of Natural Resources head Cathy Stepp to Director of the Great Lakes region of the EPA here in Chicago. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

This episode was recorded at Buy Go on Monday, March 26th. We invited members of Beech Street Blues Band: Michael Hawthorne, Jeff Malone and Ronnie Stoots to be our guests and share their memories of one of Fernandina’s most beloved personalities, Dan Voll. Whether playing in a band, listening to him while enjoying a drink … Continue reading Episode 28: Dan Voll Tribute →

Today we got to hang out with Gill and Barbara Johnston – the freshness fanatics at Nuanz Coffee Roasters.  In addition to learning more about them and the business of coffee and tea, we got to sample some of the Sumatra Roast (did you know a small spoon of sugar brings the taste out?) and … Continue reading Episode 27: Nuanz Coffee Roasters →

Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Michael Hawthorne, who writes extensively about Chicago environmental issues. They discuss Chicago's readiness for extreme weather events, including how the City's Deep Tunnel system would be able to handle large deluges of rain such as those that inundated Houston. They also discuss lead poisoning, including a series of stories Hawthorne wrote about lead in the private-market Section 8-subsidized apartments now used by thousands of CHA families. In addition, they examine the issue of lead water service pipes that connect almost every home in Chicago to the water mains under their streets. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).