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 – June 6, 2008
On May 12, 2008, a major earthquake registering 7.9 on the Richter scale toppled buildings, killed scores of people, and reminded all of us of the importance of appropriate earthquake-safe building technologies in earthquake-prone areas in California and around the world. When communities rebuild, there is public pressure to build earthquake-safe structures, but also an … Continued
Terra Verde – May 23, 2008
Conversation with the authors of A Community Guide to Environmental HealthKarolo Aparicio speaks with Jeff Conant and Pam Fadem, authors of Hesperian’s latest book, A Community Guide to Environmental Health.
Terra Verde – May 2, 2008
Corporate espionage on environmental organizationsA recent Mother Jones expose revealed spying by corporations against environmental organizations, especially Greenpeace. Terra Verde’s guests tell us more about the shady strategies some companies are using against environmentalists.
Terra Verde – April 25, 2008
The Consequences of Gold Mining Jennifer DeLury Ciplet from the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) and Dawn Paley a journalist living in Guatemala in conversation with host Karolo Aparicio on a controversial gold mine in Guatemala.
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.