About this episode
Nick Haines leads a discussion on the challenges surrounding tree loss and urban development in Kansas City.
Nick Haines convenes local policymakers, developers and environmental advocates to dig into the thorny issues raised in the Kansas City PBS documentary, The Politics of Trees. The public also weighs in, directly questioning decision-makers in a candid exchange about tree loss, extreme weather and the ongoing tug-of-war between rapid development and protecting Kansas City’s shrinking tree canopy. To view the documentary, visit The Politics of Trees at KansasCityPBS.org .
People in this episode
Host: Nick Haines
Topics covered
- tree loss
- environmental policy
- urban development
- climate change
- community engagement
Keywords
- Kansas City
- trees
- environment
- development
- policymakers
- documentary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kansas City PBS
Books & works: The Politics of Trees
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