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Randi Pokladnik

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Losing our freedoms

Columnist Randi Pokladnik gives her view on freedom in America.

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Remembering my dad fondly on this Father’s Day

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses her dad.

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Spills are threat to surface water in Ohio

Columnist Randi Pokladnik expresses her concern with Ohio legislation and pipelines.

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Valley was a hotbed of polluting industries

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses chemicals.

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Laws haven’t helped control trash along roads

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses littering.

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Marvelous plants of Appalachia’s spring forests

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses Appalachian forests and plant life found therein.

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Our everyday actions can impact the planet

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses what it means to be an environmentalist.

  • April 8, 2021
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Some alternatives to using poisons in the garden

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses ways to control weeds and pests.

  • March 24, 2021
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We can call a truce on the war against nature

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses the use of chemicals to control nature.

  • March 12, 2021
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Polystyrene and your food is a bad combination

Columnist Randi Pokladnik discusses polystyrene.

  • February 28, 2021
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Randi Pokladnik

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Dr. Randi Pokladnik was born and raised in Ohio. She earned an associate degree in Environmental Engineering, a BA in Chemistry, MA and PhD in Environmental Studies. She is certified in hazardous materials regulations and holds a teaching license in science and math. She worked as a research chemist for National Steel Corporation for 12 years and taught secondary and post-secondary science and math classes for more than 20 years. Her research includes an analysis of organic farming regulations and environmental issues impacting the Appalachian region of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. She lives near Tappan Lake in an eco- log home that she and her husband built in 2001. Her hobbies include running, gardening, sewing and doing fun things with her granddaughters.

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