Terra Verde
10:30 AM Pacific Time: Fridays
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.
Take a tour down the grocery store aisle with Terra Verde, and find out what cleaning products to avoid, what buy and what you can make at home. Host Michelle Chan speaks with Samara Geller of the Environmental Working Group and Janet Nudelman of the Breast Cancer Fund.
Why We Say #NOKXL!
Today we discuss the latest news from the struggle over the Keystone XL pipeline. Join Faith Spotted Eagle of the Ihanktonwan Oyate (Yankton Sioux) and No KXL Dakota (nokxldakota.org), cattle rancher Ben Gotschall of Bold Nebraska (@BGotschall boldnebraska.org), and David Turnbull of Oil Change International (@david_turnbull priceofoil.org) with host Laura Garzon Chica (@EarthMediaArts) for a show packed … Continued
The future of our planet depends in part on what we do with our garbage. Host Adrienne Fitch Frankel discusses curbside food scrap composting with Jack Macy of the San Francisco Department of Environment and Brenda Platt of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
Eco-Comics: Info-Sharing & Inspiration (Part 1)
Terra Verde Fundraiser Show: Part I We’re in a golden age of graphic novels, comics, and cartooning. Let’s make it a golden age for KPFA free speech radio! Hosts Michelle Chan and Laura Garzon Chica (@EarthMediaArts) talk to Andy Singer and Saul Griffith about their environmentally-themed comics projects. Andy Singer’s Why We Drive: The Past … Continued
Sustainable Sheltering in the Era of Downsizing
Tune in to hear about trends toward downsizing in housing. Host Laura Garzon Chica (@EarthMediaArts) discusses sustainable sheltering strategies like tiny homes, natural building, and multigenerational living with diverse guests. Architect Bob Theis (bobtheis.net), a strawbuilding pioneer, is working on a project in East Oakland that tailors natural building to the needs of folks opting … Continued