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Author Archives: Ryan Chew

Posted inNews & Politics

Lawyers, Carp, and Money

by Ryan Chew March 25, 2010August 19, 2021

Six states have sued Illinois to make us stop the Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. Is there a chance in hell we can?

Bighead carp at the Shedd Aquarium
Posted inNews & Politics

The Carp Issue

by Ryan Chew, Kari Lydersen and Mike Sula March 25, 2010August 19, 2021

The threat, the science, the culinary solution

Posted inNews & Politics

That’s No Dog

by Ryan Chew April 7, 2005August 19, 2021

Coyotes and foxes are quietly moving into the city.

Posted inNews & Politics

The Face of the New Iraq

by Ryan Chew May 20, 2004August 19, 2021

This ingenious solution respects both Iraqi political aspirations and our need for a stable, oil-producing Iraq.

Posted inNews & Politics

Death From Above

by Ryan Chew March 25, 2004August 19, 2021

Small birds and rodents are learning the hard way that the Cooper’s hawk is back in town.

Posted inNews & Politics

Strength in Numbers

by Ryan Chew December 18, 2003August 19, 2021

On the brink of extinction a few decades ago, sandhill cranes now descend by the thousands every year on a favorite spot in Indiana.

Posted inNews & Politics

Harlequin Romance

by Ryan Chew March 13, 2003August 19, 2021

The appearance of a rare duck sets birders atwitter.

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