Freshwater is our most vital natural resource. It’s a finite one too, although we don’t always treat it that way. Contamination, overconsumption, misuse and abuse have made freshwater increasingly scarce around the world. So how do we protect our water supply? Many say start at the source––take care of the rivers. On this edition, we talk to river stewards across the U.S. working to protect, cleanup and restore our valuable fresh waterways. This program is made possible in part by The PARK Found...
Jul 17, 2009•4 min
Plug-in hybrid cars promise stunning mileage of 100 miles to the gallon but can this promise be realized and is there such a thing as a “green” car anyway? The post Terra Verde – July 10, 2009 appeared first on KPFA.
Jul 10, 2009•4 min
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Jul 03, 2009•4 min
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Jun 26, 2009•4 min
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Jun 19, 2009•4 min
California Rep Henry Waxman, chair of the House Energy Committee, has passed a major federal climate change bill out of his committee. But environmentalists are split on whether this legislation should be hailed as a victory, substantially changed, or dumped altogether. Environmental Defense, Sierra Club and Greenpeace debate their views on Terra Verde. The post Terra Verde – The federal climate change bill: Push it, Change it or Dump it? appeared first on KPFA.
Jun 12, 2009•4 min
The Morning Show discusses the Confirmation of Sonya Sotomayor to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Then David Bacon gives his report on labor issues. In the second hour a report on the possible shut down of the NUMMI auto plant in Fremont. Wrapping up the program Spencer Sherman, is in studio to discuss his book, "The Cure for Money Madness, Break your Bad Money Habits, Live without Financial Stress and Make More Money”. The post Terra Verde – June 5, 2009 at 1:00pm appeared first on K...
Jun 05, 2009•4 min
Every day, California’s 115,000 nail salon workers handle dozens of types of polishes, glues and solvents, but most of them are not well regulated. Terre Verde speaks with representatives of the Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative on the long-term health impacts of this exposure, and how they are organizing salon workers. The post Terra Verde – Pedicures at What Price? appeared first on KPFA.
May 29, 2009•4 min
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May 08, 2009•9 min
Chelsea Griffie of Bay Area Wilderness Training, Aaron Gilbert of Mission Graduates’ Outdoor Challenge Program, and Eri Suzuki of East Bay Asian Youth Center’s Girls Outside program tells their stories of introducing urban youth to nature. The post Terra Verde – Getting Urban Youth out to the Wilderness appeared first on KPFA.
May 01, 2009•4 min
David Gottfried, founder of the US and World Green Building Councils joins Terra Verde to discuss his impact on green building worldwide and the greening of his own life. The post Terra Verde – April 24, 2009 appeared first on KPFA.
Apr 24, 2009•4 min
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Apr 17, 2009•4 min
From your morning cup of joe to your evening nightcap, everyday choices can add up and impact the environment. Terra Verde concludes a two-part series on earth-friendly libations by exploring California’s organic and biodynamic wines. The post Terra Verde – Sustainable Sipping, Part 2 appeared first on KPFA.
Apr 10, 2009•4 min
From your morning cup of joe to your evening nightcap, everyday choices can add up and impact the environment. Terra Verde begins a two-part series on earth-friendly libations by exploring organic, shade-grown, and fair trade coffee. The post Terra Verde – Sustainable Sipping, Part 1 appeared first on KPFA.
Apr 03, 2009•4 min
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Mar 27, 2009•4 min
It’s voting season again – shareholder voting season, that is. Every Spring thousands of companies hold their annual shareholder meetings, and this year over 60 green shareholder proposals are up for vote in Corporate America. Terre Verde finds out what’s on the ballot, and what kind of support they may get in these tough economic times. The post Terra Verde – Earth on the Ballot appeared first on KPFA.
Mar 20, 2009•4 min
The depletion of oil and other finite resources is often forgotten when pondering environmental solutions.Today's guests explain why we cannot ignore peak oil. The post Terra Verde – March 13, 2009 at 1:00pm appeared first on KPFA.
Mar 13, 2009•4 min
Coal-mining communities propose alternatives to Clean Coal. Some people say that green is the new black. Last year, some people started saying that coal is the new green, with the emergence of the term “Clean Coal” in the public discourse on energy. By the end of the election primaries last year, we knew that, regardless of the outcome, we would have a President who favored “clean coal.” But some coal-mining communities have green energy proposals of their own…proposals that don’t involve coal. ...
Mar 06, 2009•4 min
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Feb 27, 2009•4 min
The Obama Administration touted the economic stimulus plan as a major investment in America’s transition to a clean energy future. But how green did the stimulus package actually turn out? Terra Verde explores the environmental pro’s and con’s of the stimulus bill, and what it means for the Bay Area. The post Terra Verde – A green stimulus? appeared first on KPFA.
Feb 20, 2009•4 min
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Feb 06, 2009•4 min
Despite already being highly developed, the Bay Area has one massive untapped area to grow fresh produce: its rooftops. Terra Verde talks to experts about the new frontier of green roofs. The post Terra Verde – January 23, 2009 at 1:00pm appeared first on KPFA.
Jan 23, 2009•4 min
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Jan 16, 2009•4 min
Terre Verde speaks with two winners of the “Big Year” contest, a competition sponsored by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to observe each of the 33 endangered and threatened species found within the park, and to take 33 actions to prevent these species from going extinct. The post Terra Verde – Big Year, Big Winners appeared first on KPFA.
Jan 09, 2009•4 min
The day after New Years, Terra Verde looks toward the future and what the first 100 days of the next administration might bring for the environment, with guests from Friends of the Earth, Environment California, and Cleantech and Green Business for Obama. The post Terra Verde – The Environment and Obama’s First 100 Days – January 2, 2009 at 1:00pm appeared first on KPFA.
Jan 02, 2009•4 min
“A Very Boopy Christmas”Mark Hosler, Jennifer Bennett, Don. Park ‘n Meter join Izzy Isn’t for Negativland’s “A Very Boopy Christmas” show. In the process, we’re rehearsing some of the material for an upcoming New Years Eve performance of “The Booper Symphony” in San Francisco. Along with a lot of mixing with boopers galore, there’s all kinds of Christmas music manipulation, holiday clips and bits, some older Negativland “razor tapes,” a live rendition of “Car Bomb,” and Director Of Stylistic Pre...
Dec 26, 2008•4 min
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Dec 19, 2008•4 min
And under the tree there was…nothing! (Or, almost nothing.) In fact there might not even be a tree! AND the holidays were more fun! What??? Talk about revolutionary! Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff and No Impact Man Colin Beavan, (a NYC guy whose family went no-impact for one year), share with Terra Verde listeners how to have more fun with less stuff at the holidays and year-round. The post Terra Verde – The Stuff that Dreams Aren’t Made Of – December 12, 2008 at 1:00pm appeared first on KP...
Dec 12, 2008•4 min
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Dec 05, 2008•4 min
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Nov 28, 2008•4 min
