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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.
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?
Terre Verde celebrates Halloween with a special show on bats, featuring representatives from the California Bat Conservation Foundation and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum.
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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.
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 … Continued
