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?

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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.
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?
California Rep Henry Waxman, chair of the House Energy Committee, has passed a major federal climate change bill out of his committee. But environmentalists are split on whether this legislation should be hailed as a victory, substantially changed, or dumped altogether. Environmental Defense, Sierra Club and Greenpeace debate their views on Terra Verde.
The Morning Show discusses the Confirmation of Sonya Sotomayor to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Then David Bacon gives his report on labor issues. In the second hour a report on the possible shut down of the NUMMI auto plant in Fremont. Wrapping up the program Spencer Sherman, is in studio to discuss … Continued
Every day, California’s 115,000 nail salon workers handle dozens of types of polishes, glues and solvents, but most of them are not well regulated. Terre Verde speaks with representatives of the Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative on the long-term health impacts of this exposure, and how they are organizing salon workers.
Chelsea Griffie of Bay Area Wilderness Training, Aaron Gilbert of Mission Graduates’ Outdoor Challenge Program, and Eri Suzuki of East Bay Asian Youth Center’s Girls Outside program tells their stories of introducing urban youth to nature.
David Gottfried, founder of the US and World Green Building Councils joins Terra Verde to discuss his impact on green building worldwide and the greening of his own life.