Environment/Climate

PDX Citizens speak on Hanford Cleanup Delay

Airs at: Thu, 12/13/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Evening News

Earlier this week, the Department of Energy, Washington State Department of Ecology and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a 'State of the Hanford nuclear site' meeting in Portland. The U.S. Department of Energy has apparently proposed an additional 20 year delay in ... Read more

J. Craig Venter on his memoir, "A Life Decoded: My Genome, My Life"

Airs at: Wed, 12/12/2007 at 4:00pm

Producer Lisa Loving interviews genome scientist J. Craig Venter on his book, his life, the future applications of genomic research on alternative fuels, and the recent implosion of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Robert T. Watson's career. Read more

1212 Our Backyard

Airs at: Tue, 12/11/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Our Backyard

Another edition of the locally produced environmental series, Our Backyard, with KBOO's Edison Carder. This edition: DEQ releases Oregonian's waste report Read more

Women for Bikes

Airs at: Tue, 12/04/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: The Bike Show

Hosts Ayleen and Tori spoke with guests Alison Hill-Braves from the Community Cycling Center, Janis McDonald from the City of Portland, Transportation Options and Barb Grover from the Bike Gallery about a variety of issues related to women who ride bikes. Read more

Cheap or Free Garden Supplies

Airs at: Sun, 12/09/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: The Dirtbag

Host Glen Andresen invites your calls and contributions for the topic "Gardening for next to nothing - sources for free or cheap gardening supplies." Read more

Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill

Airs at: Sun, 12/09/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Healthwatch

Host Dr. David Naimon interviews Udo Erasmus, the author of Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill. He'll discuss optimal nutrition, in contrast to the government's flawed nutritional standards Read more

1205 Our Backyard

Airs at: Tue, 12/04/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Our Backyard

Another edition of the locally produced environmental series, Our Backyard, with KBOO's Edison Carder. This edition: The Forest Service buys shocking new 'tools'. Read more

LNG Terminals in Oregon

Airs at: Wed, 12/05/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Special Programming: Public Affairs

Chris Andreae interviews Dan Serres from Friends of Living Oregon Waters (FLOW) on the Hot Topic of Liquified Natural Gas Terminals along the Oregon Coast. Read more

1128 Our Backyard

Airs at: Tue, 11/27/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Our Backyard

Another edition of the locally produced environmental series, Our Backyard, with KBOO's Edison Carder. This edition: The latest proposal by the USDA that threatens small family organic farmers. Read more

Klamath Plan Favors Irrigators

Airs at: Fri, 11/23/2007 at 4:00pm

Produced for: Evening News

Fish and wildlife experts are criticizing the new federal water plan that dictates how much water is allowed to flow down the Klamath River for the next decade. They say the plan puts already struggling fisheries, fishing communities, and national wildlife refuges at risk, ... Read more