How hemp could help reduce lead in Chicago soil
A Chicago researcher is taking a creative approach to studying lead in our city’s soil. And he might just have some solutions.
On average, Chicago’s lead levels are about 11 times above the natural baseline levels. Lead pollutes both our city’s water and soil, and researchers are trying to find ways to lower our chances of long-term exposure.
Reset chats with one of those Chicago-based researchers to learn about the possibilities of growing hemp in contaminated soil.
By the way, if you live in Chicago and are interested in gardening on your property, here are some tips and tricks to avoid lead in the plants you grow.
GUEST: Kevin Erickson, senior manager of sustainable agriculture at the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University
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How hemp could help reduce lead in Chicago soil
A Chicago researcher is taking a creative approach to studying lead in our city’s soil. And he might just have some solutions.
On average, Chicago’s lead levels are about 11 times above the natural baseline levels. Lead pollutes both our city’s water and soil, and researchers are trying to find ways to lower our chances of long-term exposure.
Reset chats with one of those Chicago-based researchers to learn about the possibilities of growing hemp in contaminated soil.
By the way, if you live in Chicago and are interested in gardening on your property, here are some tips and tricks to avoid lead in the plants you grow.
GUEST: Kevin Erickson, senior manager of sustainable agriculture at the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University