Terra Verde – April 18, 2008 at 1:00pm
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Apr 18, 2008•4 min
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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 11, 2008
ChevronTexaco: from Richmond to the AmazonTerre Verde continues its coverage of the Richmond City Council’s decision on the controversial Chevron refinery expansion (listen to March 21 show). Host Michelle Chan also explores the latest developments in a historic lawsuit filed by indigenous groups against Chevron for its legacy of toxic pollution in the Amazon. The post Terra Verde – April 11, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Apr 11, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – April 4, 2008
Who’s keeping us addicted to fossil fuels this year? Guests from Rainforest Action Network and Energy Action Coalition join Terra Verde for a rundown of “the Foolies”, the 2008 Fossil Fools Awards. The post Terra Verde – April 4, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Apr 04, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – March 28, 2008
Clearing the Air at the Port of OaklandThere is mounting concern over air pollution associated with the Port of Oakland and its impact on the health of the community and port workers. Karolo Aparicio interviews Aditi Vaidya with the East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy and Swati Prakash, Director of the Pacific Institute’s Community Strategies for Sustainability and Justice. The post Terra Verde – March 28, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
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Terra Verde – March 21, 2008
Chevron’s proposing a massive overhaul of its Richmond refinery—Chevron says it would reduce emissions, but community advocates say it’s a de facto expansion that could produce more accidents and pollution. Brian Edwards-Tiekert interviews Greg Karras, a senior scientist with Communities for a Better Environment, and Richmond Mayor Gayle MacGlaughlin. The post Terra Verde – March 21, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Mar 21, 2008•5 min
Terra Verde – March 7, 2008
To escape detection and law enforcement, methamphetamine labs set up operations in the most remote locations they can find, and that means ecologically fragile areas on public lands. But at what risk to the environment? The post Terra Verde – March 7, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Mar 07, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – February 29, 2008
Cleaner Consciences: The End of the Disposable Grocery Bag Cities worldwide, including San Francisco and Oakland, are lining up to ban disposable shopping bags, the hallmarks of the throwaway era. Guests explain the bags’ impacts and show off some exciting alternatives. The post Terra Verde – February 29, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Feb 29, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – February 1, 2008
To Spray or Not to Spray? The California Department of Food and Agriculture proposes to spray large tracts of both rural and urban Northern California with substances they claim will repel the light brown apple moth. But critics say they are feasible alternatives, the threat isn’t that great, and considerable segments of the population will be placed at risk. Listen to today’s Terra Verde to learn more. The post Terra Verde – February 1, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Feb 01, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – January 25, 2008
January is the height of grey whale migration season off the coast of California. But are the whales being threatened by the Navy’s sonar? On today’s Terra Verde co-hosts Adam Greenfield and Karolo Aparicio speak with Stan Medasian with the Oceanic Society on grey whale migration and with Cara Horowitz with the NRDC on the legal battles to get the US Navy to curb its use of midrange sonar because of the effects on whales. The post Terra Verde – January 25, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Jan 25, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – January 18, 2008
Treasure Island: Sustainable Island? Development proposals promise that Treasure Island could become the sustainable island of the future: Solar panels and wind turbines supplying energy, twenty acres of farmland, walking and public transit as dominant island transport, recycling of waste water, and more. Join Terra Verde to learn if these sustainability plans are dream or reality. The post Terra Verde – January 18, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Jan 18, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – January 11, 2008
Baby It’s Cold Outside: Home Energy Efficiency for the WinterWith the rainy and cold winter weather, Terre Verde explores ways to warm up the home while reducing energy use. Guests include Jennifer Love of Build-It-Green and Greg VanMechelen of EcoHouse. The post Terra Verde – January 11, 2008 appeared first on KPFA.
Jan 11, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – January 4, 2008
This week, California and 15 other states sued the federal EPA over its decision to deny California permission to regulate tailpipe emissions of greenhouse gases. One of the reasons that EPA administrator Steven Johnson gave for his decision was that California hadn’t shown it faced what the Clean Air Act calls "extraordinary and compelling conditions". Johnson wrote that greenhouse gases have a global impact, so there’s no reason for one state to get special dispensation to regulate the polluti...
Jan 04, 2008•4 min
Terra Verde – December 28, 2007
Environmental Art 101 Terra Verde host Karolo Aparicio visits Laney College to speak with artist and arts educator Andree Singer Thompson and her students about environmental art and about an upcoming eco-art exhibit at the Addison Street Windows Gallery in downtown Berkeley. The post Terra Verde – December 28, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Dec 28, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – December 21, 2007
Global Warming Smackdown For the first time in history, the federal government has rejected an attempt by California to ratchet down pollution regulations. Now the state’s headed to court to defend its right to control greenhouse gas pollution from cars and trucks. We’ll discuss what it means for the state, the nation, and the world. Guests: Stanley Young, California Air Resources Board; Bernadette Del Chiaro, Clean Energy Advocate, Environment California; Jim Marshton, Director of State Climate...
Dec 21, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – December 14, 2007
Environmentally responsible skiing Terre Verde explores the environmental impacts of skiing, and how the industry is responding to the threat of climate change. Featured guests include environmental and land use planner Amy Skewes-Cox; Bob Roberts, Executive Director of the California Ski Industry Association; and Ryan Bidwell of Colorado Wild, an organization involved in publishing the 2007-2008 Ski Area Environmental Scorecard. The post Terra Verde – December 14, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Dec 14, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – December 7, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Dec 07, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – November 30, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Nov 30, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – November 23, 2007
Karolo Aparicio and Claire Greensfelder in conversation with Mark Schapiro, about his latest book, Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What’s at Stake for American Power The post Terra Verde – November 23, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Nov 23, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – November 16, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Nov 16, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – November 9, 2007
Salmon Spawning Season is Here!Terre Verde speaks with watershed biologists from the Salmon Protection And Watershed Network and the Natural Heritage Institute about salmon runs in Marin County and the East Bay. Topics include where to see wild salmon, and the impact of the November 2007 oil spill on local fish resources. The post Terra Verde – November 9, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Nov 09, 2007•4 min
Making Contact – October 19, 2007
The film "Crude Impact" looks at the real cost of our petroleum-dependent culture. (Part 2) The post Making Contact – October 19, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Oct 19, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – October 19, 2007
The film "Crude Impact" looks at the real cost of our petroleum-dependent culture. (Part 1) The post Terra Verde – October 19, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Oct 19, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – October 12, 2007
The Oil Refinery Boom Driven by the need to refine ever-more dirty fuels, the Bay Area, along with the rest of the country, is experiencing a oil refinery boom. Terre Verde discusses the up- and down-stream effects of oil production – from local refining to tar sands mining in Canada. Guests include Marilyn Langlois of the Richmond Green Party, Denny Larson of Global Community Monitor, and Ananda Tan from the Freedom from Oil Coalition. The post Terra Verde – October 12, 2007 appeared first on K...
Oct 12, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – October 5, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Oct 05, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – September 28, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Sep 28, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – September 21, 2007 at 1:00pm
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Sep 21, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – September 14, 2007
Creative Reuse Terre Verde speaks with two local heroes of the post-consumer movement, Dan Knapp of Urban Ore and Shana Berger of ReadyMade magazine, for ideas on how to reuse common household items. The post Terra Verde – September 14, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Sep 14, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – September 7, 2007
Restoring the San Francisco Bay San Francisco Bay’s wetlands have been disappearing since the Gold Rush days. A new report by Save The Bay outlines what is needed to restore the wetlands of the San Francisco Bay. Host Karolo Aparicio speaks with Marc Holmes of the Bay Institute and Stephen Knight with Save The Bay. The post Terra Verde – September 7, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Sep 07, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – August 31, 2007
The New Environmentalism: Fad or Fundamental? In the wake of mega-concerts like LiveEarth and films like An Inconvenient Truth and The 11th Hour, environmental issues have surged into the American mainstream. In response, consumers and corporations alike are going green. But how abiding and profound is this shift, and will it translate into political change? Host Michelle Chan speaks with Ilyse Hogue of MoveOn.org and Rafael Reyes of EcoAmerica. The post Terra Verde – August 31, 2007 appeared fi...
Aug 31, 2007•4 min
Terra Verde – August 24, 2007
The recently released Building the Green Economy: Success Stories from the Grassroots shows how people have taken action against polluters and organized for food security and access to clean water, and strengthened their local economies. Co-authors Shannon Biggs and Jason Mark join host, Karolo Aparicio to discuss their book. The post Terra Verde – August 24, 2007 appeared first on KPFA.
Aug 24, 2007•4 min
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