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Terra Verde delivers news and views about the most critical environmental issues across California and globally. From agriculture and wildlife to energy and climate change, industrial pollution to design solutions, Terra Verde brings you stories of struggle and triumph that will determine the future of our planet.
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Terra Verde – April 9, 2010

Terra Verde explores the impacts of shipping pollution on West Oakland and beyond, and what activists are doing to stop it. The post Terra Verde – April 9, 2010 appeared first on KPFA.

Apr 09, 2010•4 min

Terra Verde – March 19, 2010

We will be talking about garbage. More specifically, we will be discussing the trash that is clogging and contaminating California’s coastlines, the San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean, including a floating garbage island in the Pacific Ocean, which is larger than the Continental US. The post Terra Verde – March 19, 2010 appeared first on KPFA.

Mar 19, 2010•4 min

Terra Verde – The attack on California’s global warming law

California is in the process of implementing AB32, a global warming law designed to cut state emissions by 80% by 2050. But the law has come under threat by anti-tax groups who are backing a ballot initiative to roll back the law in the name of jobs. Terra Verde speaks with the Global Warming Action Coalition and the Apollo Alliance about what environmentalists are doing to fight back. The post Terra Verde – The attack on California’s global warming law appeared first on KPFA.

Mar 12, 2010•4 min

Terra Verde – February 5, 2010

Terra Verde will explore issues of urban agriculture, food security, and environmental justice with innovative programs in Oakland and around the country. The post Terra Verde – February 5, 2010 appeared first on KPFA.

Feb 05, 2010•4 min

Terra Verde – The “Locavore” lifestyle

The "Locavore" lifestyle, eating locally-sourced food, is rapidly growing in popularity. Two Locavores join Terra Verde to discuss the environmental – and many more – benefits. The post Terra Verde – The “Locavore” lifestyle appeared first on KPFA.

Jan 22, 2010•4 min

Terra Verde – Pt Molate

Pt Molate has been described as an “undiscovered natural gem” in the East Bay, with splendid views, rare native plants, and unique natural history. Terra Verde speaks with representatives of the California Native Plant Society and the Richmond City Planning Commission about controversial plans to turn Pt Molate into a Vegas-style casino. The post Terra Verde – Pt Molate appeared first on KPFA.

Jan 08, 2010•4 min

Terra Verde: UN climate talks (part 2) – December 18, 2009

As the UN climate negotiations wind down in Copenhagen, Terra Verde checks in with Camila Moreno of Terra de Dieretos (Brazil) and Anne Petermann of the Global Justice Ecology Project to find out how the talks went, and what’s next for climate justice activists. The post Terra Verde: UN climate talks (part 2) – December 18, 2009 appeared first on KPFA.

Dec 18, 2009•4 min

Terra Verde – The New Frugality

In the second of a two-part series on the impact of the recession on the environment, Terra Verde examines how the economic downturn is prompting Americans to rethink our consumption levels, consumer debt, and the notion of living frugally. Is this a momentary phenomenon or part of a growing eco-consciousness? The post Terra Verde – The New Frugality appeared first on KPFA.

Nov 13, 2009•4 min

Terra Verde – Batty for Bats

Terre Verde celebrates Halloween with a special show on bats, featuring representatives from the California Bat Conservation Foundation and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum. The post Terra Verde – Batty for Bats appeared first on KPFA.

Oct 30, 2009•4 min

Terra Verde – Legalizing Sustainable Living

In many parts of California, it may be perfectly legal to build a 20,000 square foot mansion, but illegal to live in a yurt. Why does it seem like the more green you live, the more illegal it is? Terra Verde explores how building codes can be changed to encourage each of us to live sustainably. The post Terra Verde – Legalizing Sustainable Living appeared first on KPFA.

Sep 11, 2009•4 min

Terra Verde – Environmental Home Improvement

While many folks head out of town for Labor Day weekend, others take advantage of the 3-day weekend by catching up on home improvement projects. Our guests will discuss the steps you can take this weekend (and year-round) to bring some green into your living environment, by conserving water & energy while beautifying the interior design of your home. The post Terra Verde – Environmental Home Improvement appeared first on KPFA.

Sep 04, 2009•4 min

Terra Verde – Richmond refinery expansion

Last month, in a victory for Richmond community activists, a California judge ordered ChevronTexaco to halt the expansion of its Richmond refinery. The company responded by appealing the decision, and laying off 100 workers. Terra Verde speaks with the Asian Pacific Environmental Network and the West County Toxics Coalition about what’s next. The post Terra Verde – Richmond refinery expansion appeared first on KPFA.

Aug 14, 2009•4 min

Terra Verde – A Beaver Tale

Terra Verde looks back at the efforts of local activists to save a family of beavers that had built a dam in a downtown Martinez creek. Representatives from Worth A Dam, the Contra Costa Flood Control District and the San Francisco Estuary Partnership join host Michelle Chan to discuss the challenges of maintaining healthy urban watersheds. The post Terra Verde – A Beaver Tale appeared first on KPFA.

Aug 07, 2009•4 min
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