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Are Gray Whales the Canary in the Climate Coal Mine?

Are Gray Whales the Canary in the Climate Coal Mine?

Details: NorCal Public Media explores the mystery of Gray Whales washing up on California beaches. Locals and...

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Bay Area Bountiful: Watersheds

Bay Area Bountiful: Watersheds

Details: On this edition of Bay Area Bountiful, we explore watersheds. First we’ll discover the science of wa...

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Bay Area Bountiful

Bay Area Bountiful

Details: Cultivate. Celebrate. Connect. The San Francisco Bay Area enjoys an incredible bounty of resources—b...

Bay Area Bountiful: Transportation

Bay Area Bountiful: Transportation

Details: Explore transportation options to protect the environment. A unique food distribution trucking compa...

Bay Area Bountiful: Sustainable Communities

Bay Area Bountiful: Sustainable Communities

Details: On this edition of Bay Area Bountiful, we ask the question, “What makes a community sustainable?” Th...

The Earth Laughs in Flowers

The Earth Laughs in Flowers

Details: The farmers at Coyote Family Farm are among a new generation who see farming as a combination of spi...

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Sonoma Ecology Center

Sonoma Ecology Center

Details: The Sonoma Ecology Center is committed to improving the ecological health of our region’s wild space...

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Friends of the Petaluma River

Friends of the Petaluma River

Details: Friends of the Petaluma River improve watershed stewardship through public events and hands-on youth...

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Daily Acts

Details: Daily Acts helps people live more sustainably by reclaiming the power of daily actions through smart...

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Lexicon of Sustainability - Water

Lexicon of Sustainability - Water

Details: Agriculture depends on water, but in many parts of the world water is a scarce resource. Effectively...

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Lexicon of Sustainability - GMOs

Lexicon of Sustainability - GMOs

Details: GMOs are Genetically Modified Organisms. They are created when scientists take the DNA from one plan...

Environmental News

June 27, 2019

Experts Showcase Fire Resistant Building Materials

As we head into summer, homeowners are looking for ways to protect their properties from wildfire. KRCB's Adia White attended an event at the Santa Rosa Junior College Training Center hosted by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. The highlight of the event was a demonstration burn…
June 12, 2019

Why Food Reformers Have Mixed Feelings About Eco-Labels

Dan Charles June 12, 2019 Hear this Morning Edition Story Take a walk through the grocery story; the packages are talking to you, proclaiming their moral virtue, appealing to your ideals: organic, cage-free, fair trade. When I dug into the world of eco-labels recently, I was surprised to find that…
June 08, 2019

Living Downstream: The Klamath Water Wars

This is the story of a 15-year conflict over what would be the biggest dam removal ever, a modern cowboys and Indians tale that shows how victories for Native American rights still come with fits of racism and armed conflict, and how rural folks learned to make peace (and collaborate on an…
June 07, 2019

Against All Odds, Paradise Students Graduate on Home Campus

Around two hundred graduates walked across the Paradise High football field on Thursday night. They were all smiles and laughter, proving that the Camp Fire couldn’t take this long-awaited moment away. KRCB’s Adia White has the story. (Image: Senior Sofia Dibenedetto lines up for graduation.…
June 04, 2019

Grist Finds Link Between Pollution and Infant Death in San Bernardino

The online shopping economy appears to be having a deadly impact on children’s health in San Bernardino County. A new investigation by Grist Magazine reveals that high rates of infant mortality there may be linked to smog emitted by diesel trucks transporting goods. KRCB News Director Steve Mencher…
May 30, 2019

Citizen Input Sought for Santa Rosa's Future

In 2009, Santa Rosa created a state-mandated plan that looked ahead to the year 2035. The plan made certain assumptions, and was created to optimize the city’s chance to thrive. That was before the annexation of Roseland, and before the fires of two years ago. Now, the process has begun again, with…
May 29, 2019

Sonoma County Inspects Rural Properties for Fire Safety

Sonoma County is inspecting homes and properties to make sure that owners have cleared weeds and cut overgrown grass on their lots. This is the first…
May 24, 2019

KRCB TV Highlights the Wine Industry’s Unsung Heroes

From the history of the region to the people behind the scenes, there are many untold stories about winemaking in the North Bay. In the Independent…
May 23, 2019

Local Activists Bring Green New Deal Principles to Sonoma

Environmental activists and concerned community members rallied at a town hall last week to discuss options for confronting climate change. The event…
May 15, 2019

Hope for Sonoma's Coast; Other Calif. Areas Under Siege

On May 15, Sonoma County residents concerned about climate change and the economy will get together in Santa Rosa to talk about the Green New Deal.…
May 14, 2019

Sonoma County Activists Address Climate Change at Town Hall

Local environmental activists are coming together for a town hall tonight to discuss options for confronting climate change. The event is hosted by…
Apr 29, 2019

FEMA Hosts Disaster Preparedness Symposium in Santa Rosa

According to FEMA, the City of Santa Rosa has rebuilt quickly compared with other cities hit by major disasters. FEMA held its emergency preparedness…
Apr 11, 2019

Fishermen Cautiously Optimistic About Salmon Season Forecast

It won’t be long until we start seeing our local Sonoma coast salmon at the supermarkets. Scientists and officials are deciding when to open the…
Mar 27, 2019

Guerneville Businesses Work to Reopen A Month After Flood

It’s been nearly a month since Guerneville and other towns along the Russian River endured the most severe flooding in over a decade. The County of…
Mar 19, 2019

Living Downstream Preview: Birth of Environmental Justice

Our current episode of Living Downstream: The Environmental Justice Podcast brings together a pair of storytellers. Jereann King Johnson was a…
Mar 19, 2019

Living Downstream Visits Birthplace of Environmental Justice

This story comes from Warren County, North Carolina. In the early 1980s, Warren County became a flash point in the fight for something that didn’t…
Mar 19, 2019

Civilians Who Tested Agent Orange Now Sick, Dying: Podcast

This year, our news team won three awards from the Public Media Journalists Association, formerly known as PRNDI. This week, we’re highlighting those…
Mar 13, 2019

Landslide Threatens Several Homes in Forestville

The sun came out Monday and local residents enjoyed one of the most beautiful days of winter this year. It’s an important time to remember that many…

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