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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.
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.
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.
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 … Continued
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.
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?
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.
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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.
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.
