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 – 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.
Terra Verde – April 4, 2008
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.
Terra Verde – March 28, 2008
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
Terra Verde – March 21, 2008
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.