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NCPR News Staff: Julie Grant
Reporter and Producer
Julie Grant grew up on the north shore of Long Island, NY, and moved to the Midwest to attend Miami University. She stayed in Ohio to start her career as a public radio reporter, host, and news director. Julie covered city hall, the statehouse, and loads of political stories. She focused on education coverage for many years, and then turned her attention to environmental issues. Julie was Ohio correspondent for The Environment Report, and covered agriculture, wetlands, chemicals in everyday products, and many other issues.She has traveled to Egypt, India, and around the U.S. for documentary work and public radio stories, and has won many awards through the years. Julie is excited to be back in New York with her family--even though it's much further north this time! Email Julie
Stories filed by Julie Grant
No paperless office yet
Feb 09, 2010 — When the computer-age took off in the 1990s, lots of people thought we'd use a lot less paper. But that hasn't happened. Julie Grant reports on why environmentalists are so concerned about all the paper we're still using in our offices and homes. Go to full article
Green businesses in the black
Cambridge, MA, Jan 18, 2010 — When the banks failed and the recession hit last fall, lots of people predicted that the burgeoning green economy would get nipped in the bud. But that's not what happened. Julie Grant spoke with some business experts about the status of green companies. Go to full article
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American uses two pounds of wrapping paper a year. Photo: 5ko at Wikimedia Commons
Reducing gift wrap waste
Rochester, MI, Dec 24, 2009 — There may be nothing prettier than beautifully wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree. But some environmentalists say the cost of that beauty is too high - and they want people to stop wasting so much paper on gift-wrapping. Julie Grant has more. Go to full article
School lunches, pt 2: choices in the cafeteria
Shaker Heights, OH, Dec 17, 2009 — When we hear about kids and obesity, a lot of people point the finger at schools. Most kids today eat about half their meals at school, and many cafeterias are filled with junk food. In the second half of our school lunch series, Julie Grant reports that some districts are trying to improve what they serve - but there are a lot of challenges. Go to full article
School lunches and super donuts
Kent, OH, Dec 16, 2009 — We hear a lot about American kids and obesity. Many children eat half their meals at school - and some parents question whether those meals are teaching kids healthy eating habits. In the first part of a series on school lunch programs, Julie Grant reports on the push for change in the cafeteria. Go to full article
Companies for, against, climate bill
Cleveland, OH, Nov 23, 2009 — As Congress begins debate on climate change legislation, American businesses are watching very closely. Some are worried that a new law could bankrupt them with energy costs. But others see a bright future under carbon limits. Julie Grant reports. Go to full article
Risk the shot or risk the flu
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct 30, 2009 — Public health officials want people to get vaccinated for swine flu. But only half of parents nationwide say they plan to get their kids vaccinated. Many say they're worried about vaccine side-effects. Julie Grant reports some government policies may have inadvertently made people concerned about vaccine safety. Go to full article
The blight hitting tomatoes is the same blight responsible for the Irish potato famine in the mid-19 century. (Photo courtesy of Cornell University)
Tomato blight spreading
Cleveland, OH, Sep 02, 2009 — One of the quintessential tastes of late summer, a juicy, perfectly ripe garden tomato, is hard to come by this year. This year a tomato blight swept across the Northeast and it's moving into Midwestern gardens and farms. Julie Grant reports. Go to full article
Whose lawn is lusher?
Aug 05, 2009 — Lots of people love a full, lush lawn. Personal green space for the kids, a tidy, open vista around the house, but it isn't easy, keeping a monoculture like grass. Lawns DO like a rainy summer like this one. And fertilizers and herbicides might help. But there's concern about water pollution from lawn chemicals. Julie Grant reports that some experts say you can use them, just don't over-use them. Go to full article
CDC worries about vaccination gaps
Atlanta, GA, Jun 26, 2009 — Babies and young children get a lot more vaccines today than they did ten years ago. To most parents, it's a chance to protect their children from more diseases. But there are pockets of places where lots of people are opting out of vaccines. Julie Grant reports that it has the Centers for Disease Control concerned. Go to full article
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