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Interview; Eugene Linden; The Ragged Edge of the World

Airs at: Thu, 04/12/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for A Deeper Look
The Ragged Edge Of The World The intersection where the  forces of the modern world collide with the wildlands and the Indgenous People who call them home. This is the Title and the focus of Eugene Linden's book, the The Ragged Edge of the World: Encounters at the Frontie... Read more

Duane Elgin on Great Transition Stories for Earth Day and Beyond

Airs at: Wed, 04/18/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Radiozine
We live in a time of converging crises -- climate change, financial disruption, energy shortages, species extinctions, the list goes on. "Life as usual" is on the verge of implosion. How do we enter this new era? How can we make sense of it? Visionary author and speaker, D... Read more

Jon Rasmussen interviews Steve Weiss on The Sandy River and the Sandy River Restoration Expo

Airs at: Thu, 03/29/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Radiozine
Host Jon Rasmussen interviews Steve Weis, Sandy River Basin Watershed Council Executive Director, about the the second annual Sandy River Restoration Expo and about the ecosystem of the Sandy River and its importance to Northwest Oregon. The Sandy River Restoration Expo: a ... Read more

Chemical Pollutants in Household Products

Airs at: Mon, 04/16/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Radiozine
 Health and Health Care Forum Host Roberta Hall speaks with Maye Thompson, one of the organizers of the Northwest Environmental Health Conferences and Jen Coleman, outreach coordinator for the Oregon Environmental Council, about chemical pollutants in household products. Read more

Host Theresa Mitchell gives headlines and the latest on Fukushima

Airs at: Thu, 04/12/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Presswatch
PressWatch is a weekly counterpropaganda and Left opinion program hosted by Theresa Mitchell; expect analysis, alternative news, humor, and transgender politics.  On todays' show host Theresa Mitchell gives headlines and the latest on Fukushima. Read more

NESTLE IN THE GORGE

Airs at: Mon, 04/16/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Locus Focus
In late February the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) issued the first set of permits necessary to facilitate Nestlé’s proposal to take and bottle water in the Columbia River Gorge. This decision came despite overwhelming public opposition to the plan. Now oppone... Read more

Scott Crow, community organizer, writer, strategist and speaker on anarchism

Airs at: Mon, 04/09/2012 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for More Talk Radio
Host Cecil Prescod speaks with Scott Crow, a community organizer, writer, strategist and speaker who advocates the philosophy and practices of anarchism for social, environmental, and economic aims. For over almost two decades he has continued to use his experience and idea... Read more

Portland Reviews Climate Action Plan

Airs at: Wed, 04/11/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Evening News
City Officials recieved a report checking up on the progress of several environmental projects around Portland this morning. KBOO's Zeke Harrington has more. Read more

Earth Day 2012 Conference: The Next Seven Generations

KBOO is co-sponsoring this exciting conference, featuring workshops, art and ceremony. When? Friday, April 20, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Registration opens at 5:00 pm) Saturday, April 21, 2012 , 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Registrati... Read more

Korean women farmers have an alternative to American agribusiness

Airs at: Mon, 04/09/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for Radiozine
 Former KBOO volunteer Kellyn Gross sent us this report from Korea, where she as been living. The controversial Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement went into effect on March 15 after nearly five years of debate and protests in Korea's capitol of Seoul.  The FTA stands ... Read more