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Cryptosporidium Found in Portland Water

Airs at: Wed, 01/11/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Normal 0 The city of Portland has been trying to avoid building a costly additional water treatment plant. Federal regulators are mandating the facility, and recent tests from the Bull Run watershed could possibly support their case. KBOO’s Zeke Harrington has more.... Read more

Do we really have a choice? Abe sizes up the 2012 presidential election.

Airs at: Tue, 01/10/2012 at 12:00am
 Hosted by Abe Proctor   It's the mating call of the Naderites: there's no difference between the Democrats and Republicans. They're both corporate parties; the only difference lies in how far right-of-center they lie. But there is a difference. It's not as stark as most pro... Read more

FRACKING CRACKS THE PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS

Airs at: Mon, 01/09/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
2011 was the year that fracking became a household word. A little over a year ago opposition to fracking was limited to a select group of environmental activists and people unfortunate to have their water supplies contaminated by neighboring fracking operations. But by t... Read more

City Parks Face Budget Cuts

Airs at: Fri, 01/06/2012 at 12:00am
Portlanders who frequent city parks may have to go without bathrooms or regular maintenance this year, as the budget faces significant cuts. KBOO reporter Zeke Harrington has the story. Read more

National Wildlife Federation Encourages Families to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Airs at: Fri, 01/06/2012 at 12:00am
Now that all of the Christmas electronics have been given a good workout, the National Wildlife Federation is encouraging families to spend more time outdoors. In collaboration with Oregon news service, KBOO’s Dan Johnson reports.    Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour January 2nd

Airs at: Mon, 01/02/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
    Joe Clement hosts today's Old Mole and we hear: Bill Resnick talk with Al Weinrub about democratic, locally produced energy Clayton Morgareidge and radical musicologist Brad Duncan talk about the music of Occupy. Iven Hale reviews "The Steal: a cultural-h... Read more

Movie Moles: Take Shelter

Airs at: Mon, 01/02/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Joe Clement and Frann Michel review the apocalyptic psycho-thriller Take Shelter, staring Michael Shannon as a blue-collared man in rural Ohio who becomes deeply disturbed by terrifying dreams involving mega-storms, attacks by dogs and neighbors, and even faceless intruder... Read more

Resnick & Weinrub.whole

Airs at: Mon, 01/02/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Bill Resnick talks with Al Weinrub from the Local Clean Energy Alliance about the coming struggle to control wind and solar energy as the costs for producing the hardware come down. They discuss the differences, advantages and ultimate tension between centralized corporate ... Read more

Tough Times for the Solar Panel Industry

Airs at: Fri, 12/30/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
The once booming solar panel industry has hit some difficult times. According to a report from Common Dreams, supply has exceeded demand, which has resulted in factory closures and a loss of jobs. Four years ago, with surging energy prices and a looming recession, hundreds ... Read more

"Occupy Oregon" for Cougars and Wolves?

Airs at: Wed, 12/28/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Recovery Zone
 The recovery of the gray wolf after its eradication from Yellowstone National Park, almost ninety years ago, demonstrates how crucial keystone species are to the long-term sustainability of the ecosystems they inhabit. But there are many who still regard keystone species, ... Read more