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Audio: Green Economic ForumMore >>
Going green is not only the right thing to do, but has become, economically, the only way to go for businesses in the US. Clean building, clean technology, renewable energy-- leaders of these industries gathered for the Sustainable Industries Economic Forum in San Francisco. KGO's Scott Letteiri has details in this Tune In To Your Planet report. (5/11)
Audio: Sustainable Agriculture EducationMore >>
The 7th International Public Market Conference is taking place this week in San Francisco. The conference will showcase the vital role markets play in reconnecting local economies and communities, with representatives from 10 countries. Sibella Kraus, President of Sustainable Agriculture Education, talks with KGO's Jen and Bret on the Liveline. (4/24)
Audio: Pro-Low Carbon Fuel StandardMore >>
Dan Kammen, Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, explains to KGO's Ed and Jen why he is for a proposed low carbon fuel standard. This would set a benchmark for liquid fuels in California, mandating lower amounts of greenhouse gasses associated with its production. How? And what will it do to the price of gasoline? (4/23)
Audio: Anti-Low Carbon Fuel StandardMore >>
Against a new low carbon fuel standard is Kathy Reheis-Boyd, Executive Vice President of the Western states Petroleum Association, saying that it would make rules for fuels that haven't yet been invented or commercialized. How can refiners comply with things that aren't there yet? Catherine talks with Ed and Jen on the Liveline. (4/23)
Audio: Ken Burns on Diversity and ParksMore >>
"What we did was tell the history of the national parks; most people think it's the benevolence of a bunch of white guys like Teddy Roosevelt setting them ... but when you lift up the rock of any national park, you find that people, men and women, black and white and brown .. from every section of the country ... fell in love with a particular portion of this beautiful continent of ours and dedicated their lives to saving it," says documentarian Ken Burns, talking to Ed and Jen on the Liveline about his newest film series, airing in September. (4/21)
Audio: Home Improvement Tax CreditMore >>
On the Liveline this morning with Ed and Jen is home improvement expert Mike Loughery. Mike helps sort out what kind of home improvement projects make you eligible for the government's $1500 tax credit, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (4/21)
The '09 Goldman Award WinnersMore >>
KGO's Katy Leaver speaks with some of this year's Goldman Environmental Prize winners about their innovations and accomplishments. The Goldman Environmental Prize is based in San Francisco; the award is given to ordinary people worldwide who make extraordinary, grassroots strides for the environment. (4/20)
Best of KGO: Goldman WinnersMore >>
In the second part of our look at the Goldman Environmental Prize, KGO's Bret Burkhart profiles a few of the 133 people from 75 countries who have received the $150k prize. The Goldman Environmental Awards, the world's most prestigious grassroots environmental prize, will be celebrating 20 years of honors in San Francisco next week (4/17)
Goldman Environmental AwardsMore >>
Before it became trendy to be environmentally conscious, the Goldman Environmental Prize was born, honoring ordinary people doing extraordinary work to save the planet. Listen to this profile by KGO's Bret Burkhart about this prize, intended to "celebrate a type of hero that usually goes unrecognized." (4/16)
Audio: Cellphone Recycling WeekMore >>
Ed Baxter talks with Zac Appleton, e-waste coordinator with the US Environmental Protection Agency. There are an estimated 100 million cellphones that aren't being used with componants that could be recycled-- Zac tells us how we can do that. Last year, only 10% of phones that could have been recycled, were.
Liveline: SJ Mayor Chuck ReedMore >>
KGO's Ed and Jen talk with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed; the city has recently recieved a "lead certified, platinum level" environmental certification for city hall, making it the greenest such building in the country-- natural light-maximizing building design, green construction materials, and Clara the Falcon's nest!
New Green Partnership for Oakland PortMore >>
They're "going green" while "bringing in the green" KGO's Chris Brecher reports from the Port of Oakland, where a new partnership will include green technology and bring in $20 million a year in rent.
California Leads with Green JobsMore >>
California is adding more green jobs than non-green sector jobs, and we're leading the country. Doug Henton, President of Collaborative Economics in Mountain View, talks about the Innovation Index on the KGO Liveline.
Good News: Wooly Weeders at InfineonMore >>
If you see more wildlife around Sonoma's Infinion Raceway in the months ahead, there's a good green reason for it. KGO's John Bristow reports.
Good News: Energy Grant for StanfordMore >>
Money may be hard to come by these days, but Stanford just received a big grant to find new sources of energy, starting with the sun. Chris Bretcher reports.
American Carmakers Green EffortsMore >>
American car companies are trying to get people out of the popular Toyota Prius into their upcoming green machines. Katy Leaver reports. (01/12/09)
Good News: Green Ideas FOR EPAMore >>
The Environmental Protection Agency is reaching out to the public asking people to email them with ideas to help make the environment greener. KGO’s Jennifer Hodges reports. (01/09/08)
The “Shotgun Players” Have Gone SolarMore >>
A well respected Bay Area theater company; the “Shotgun Players” is doing its part for the environment by going 100% solar. KGO's Scott Lettieri has this "Tune In To Your Planet" report. (01/09/09)
Cool New Website: Goodguide.comMore >>
On the KGO Morning News Live Line, Ed and Jen spoke with UC Berkeley professor Dara O'Rourke about a new website and iPhone app called Goodguide.com, which helps the public find safe, healthy and green products.
Coupons for Reusable Shopping BagsMore >>
It’s not a total grocery bag ban just yet, but the city of Palo Alto is taking steps to be green by sending residents special coupons to encourage them to skip the plastic bags. KGO's Jennifer Hodges has this "Tune In To Your Planet" report.
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