Raise your own chickens – April 27, 2012
More and more people are enjoying raising their own chickens. Guests explain how to do this and why it works. We also discuss why owning chickens is not something to be taken lightly.
Terra Verde
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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.
Terra Verde – April 20, 2012
Some scientists say it’s possible to geoengineer the climate to make amends for the atmospheric impacts of carbon-based industrialization. Whether they call it climate remediation, solar radiation management, or simply weather modification, it’s worth investigating. Joining us to share their findings are Rosalind Peterson of the Agriculture Defense Coalition.org, Mauro Oliveira of Geoengineering Watch.org, and … Continued
Restoration at Former Cargill South Bay Salt Ponds – April 6, 2012
What happens to salt ponds in the Bay Area when production ends? During the first half of the program, we learn about an area the size of Manhattan located in the SF South Bay that was purchased from Cargill in 2003 with government and foundation funds and that, at over 15K acres, is the largest … Continued
Green Jobs to Prevent Recidivism – March 30, 2012
Green jobs as a way to reduce recidivism is a hot policy topic right now. Does it work? And how is it being implemented? Find out on today’s Terra Verde. Guests: Jeff Rutland, of Urban Tilth and Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization, Melissa Young, of the Heartland Alliance, and Kat Daniel, of Green for … Continued
Taking Direct Action – March 23, 2012
Sometimes you have to lay your body on the tracks and physically stop things happening. But how? Our guests explain various techniques but stress that many such techniques should be considered last resorts.
Terra Verde – March 16, 2012
Today we’re talking about permaculture–a design science and philosophy of living rooted in observing the stability and resiliency of natural ecosystems. In some circles around the Bay Area today, taking a course to become a certified permaculture designer has become a sort of rite of passage, and many see this as a very promising development. … Continued
Highlights of the 2012 Berkeley Law School Environmental Justice Symposium – March 2, 2012
Every year, the Students for Economic and Environmental Justice, a student organization at Berkeley Law School, organize the Environmental Justice Symposium, a week-long series of events devoted to a pressing environmental justice issue. Today, Terra Verde is joined by panelists from the 2012 symposium taking place this week, focused on environmental justice struggles in rural … Continued
Can mycelium save the world? – January 27, 2012
Mycelium is one of the strangest, most important lifeforms on Earth – a sort of natural internet with amazing properties. Guest Paul Stamets says it can save the world.