
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.
Terra Verde – October 5, 2012
This fundraiser show features a conversation with Beth Terry, author of the blog, MyPlasticFreeLife.com, and the new book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (the book is available as a thank-you gift for listener supporters in this fund drive). We also talk with Leslie Moyer of 5 Gyres, a … Continued
Terra Verde – September 21, 2012
We explore the social impact of solar technology with Maura McKnight of GRID Alternatives, Lisa Curtis of Solar Mosaic, and Michele McGeoy of Solar Richmond. These organizations promote solar power, not only as a means of greening the economy, but also as an economic opportunity for low-income communities too often excluded from the benefits of … Continued
Terra Verde – California’s Proposed Safer Consumer Products Regulations
On March 17 and 24, 2006, Terra Verde ran a two-part special on toxics in consumer products, as part of California’s Green Chemistry initiative. Now, 6 years later, regulations have just been proposed to make the idea of green chemicals policy a reality. So, we are presenting another two-part special on Terra Verde. This segment … Continued
Listening closely – August 24, 2012
With guests Jon Young, author, and Tony Deis, from Trackers Earth, Terra Verde investigates how it’s possible to not only develop a keen awareness of one’s surroundings in nature, but that it really is possible to understand birdsong.
Terra Verde – August 17, 2012
As permaculture evolves, it becomes increasingly evident that achieving a resilient, regenerative harmony between humans and natural systems requires the conscious cultivation of strong and lasting beneficial relationships among people. Terra Verde considers permaculture design strategies for the invisible structures that tie us together: our families and households, community groups, organizations, legal systems, and even … Continued
Environmental Emergency Response in the Chevron Refinery Fire: Is the System Broken? – August 10, 2012
We’ve had an actual environmental emergency in our region this week – does the emergency reponse and monitoring system work, or is it broken? Listen to find out what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Our guests are Andres Soto, Richmond community organizer with communities for a better environment and … Continued
Terra Verde – July 20, 2012
A social experiment is being conducted on an expanding scale across the world—it’s called Transition, often followed by the words Town, Initiative, Network, or Movement. Transition brings neighbors together to “power down” in response to peak oil, climate change, and economic hardships; it promotes community empowerment and the promise of a better life for all. … Continued
Farm Bill and the Environment – July 6, 2012
Some call the Farm Bill the United States’ biggest piece of environmental legislation. It is renewed once every five years, and the current bill expires September 30, 2012. Terra Verde looks at the conservation titles in the bill and other elements with environmental implications. Guests: Ben Burkett, President of the National Family Farm Coalition in … Continued
Traditional Ecological Knowledge – June 22, 2012
Western science and traditional ecological knowledge have much to teach one another. Guest Dennis Martinez explains how.