Environment/Climate

Europe's Deadly Heat Wave and the DNA of Colonialism

Airs at: Thu, 07/21/2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: American Standoff

As Europe faces forest fires and record-breaking temperatures, the consequences of climate change must be seen as the direct consequence of the consumption-oriented DNA of colonialism's "progress." Read more

The Movement to Electrify Everything

Airs at: Mon, 07/25/2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Locus Focus

As the climate warms and the need to reduce carbon emissions reaches a crisis level, two issues converge: how do we keep ourselves safely cool during extreme heat waves while also reducing our carbon emissions? On this episode of Locus Focus we talk with Greer Ryan, Oregon ... Read more

"That Vegan Show" Interviews with Deanna Cintas of Try Vegan PDX and David Michelson of Yes on IP3

Airs at: Fri, 07/22/2022 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: That Vegan Show

One show, two interviews! Founded in 2008, Try Vegan PDX is a volunteer run 501c(3) based in Portland, Oregon. Our vision is to build and support an inclusive vegan community while advocating for compassion and non-violence towards all beings. Try Vegan PDX offers educati... Read more

Once a Braided River

Airs at: Mon, 07/18/2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Locus Focus

The Willamette River is the most industrialized and polluted river in Oregon. Weaving through the state's largest city, it has been reshaped and abused for 150 years. In 2000 the last 10 miles of the Willamette, home to the Portland Harbor and Critical Energy Infrastructure... Read more

Independent Stop-Motion Animators

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2022 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Words and Pictures

Portland is an international hub for stop-motion animation, and Jerold Howard and Suzanne Moulton are two of the most innovative artists in the field. Suzanne is a filmmaker, artist, and educator. She’s worked with Tim Burton on Frankenweenie and Henry Selick on Corali... Read more

Organizing for Philippine solidarity

Airs at: Wed, 07/13/2022 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Today's guests are Copeland Downs and Gabe Penk. Downs is a member of the Portland Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (PCHRP), a grassroots organization committed to defending human rights and building a just and lasting peace in the Philippines. Penk is ... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for July 11, 2022

Airs at: Mon, 07/11/2022 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Artwork by Kellen Trenal. Patricia Kullberg hosts this episode of the Old Mole which includes the following segments: Land and Language in Indian Country: Nimiipuu/Nez Perce Mole Julian Ankney, coming to you from Lapwai, Idaho reads a poem by C. Marie Fuhrman on land a... Read more

US Marine Corps Takes on Climate Change

Airs at: Mon, 07/11/2022 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

A landmark study, sure to be examined by our nation’s leaders, was just published by the Marine Corps Press, that fine organization that has been keeping order around the world, from the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli. The study, written by military insider Eli... Read more

Does Portland Need More Industrial Land?

Airs at: Mon, 07/11/2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Locus Focus

Portland and other Oregon municipalities are required to inventory their employment land periodically as part of the comprehensive planning process. For decades the city has decided during each inventory process that it needs more industrial land. In the past, Portland ann... Read more

Hydrogen: The Latest Unicorn Encore Presentation

Airs at: Mon, 07/04/2022 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Produced for: Locus Focus

This program aired originally on May 23, 2022 As pressure increases for us to drastically reduce carbon emissions, one attention-grabbing option being promoted is renewable hydrogen. But is hydrogen really the answer to our energy needs or is its promotion largely based... Read more