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 – Legalizing Sustainable Living
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
Terra Verde – Environmental Home Improvement
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
Terra Verde – Richmond refinery expansion
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 – A Beaver Tale
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
Terra Verde – July 17, 2009 at 1:00pm
Freshwater is our most vital natural resource. It’s a finite one too, although we don’t always treat it that way. Contamination, overconsumption, misuse and abuse have made freshwater increasingly scarce around the world. So how do we protect our water supply? Many say start at the source––take care of the rivers. On this edition, we … Continued
Terra Verde – July 10, 2009
Plug-in hybrid cars promise stunning mileage of 100 miles to the gallon but can this promise be realized and is there such a thing as a “green” car anyway?