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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

Oregon Zoo Arctic Ambassador, Caroline Bass, talks about Climate Change

Airs at: Wed, 12/28/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Wednesday Talk Radio
Host Lisa Loving’s guest is teenaged activist and Oregon Zoo Arctic Ambassador Caroline Bass, who traveled to the far northern reaches of Manitoba, Canada this fall with Polar Bears International to learn more about global warming and the threatened habitat of polar bears. ... Read more

Our year-end wrap-up show. Plus: predictions for 2012

Airs at: Tue, 12/27/2011 at 12:00am
 Hosted by Abe Proctor and Joe Uris  It's a grab bag of topics on Abe and Joe's end-of-the-year show. Plus: predictions for 2012.   Read more

ANOTHER WAY THE RIVER HAS: An Interview with Author Robin Cody

Airs at: Mon, 12/26/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
Rivers define Oregon. They shape the landscapes and wildlife habitats as well as human settlements and politics of this very watery place. There are few people who know and can describe Oregon's rivers like Oregon author Robin Cody. On this episode of Locus Focus, Robin ... Read more

Lumps of Coal for Oregonians

Airs at: Fri, 12/23/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Normal 0 It appears as if the coal industry is intent on giving the people of Oregon and Washington lumps of coal this holiday season – and they’re moving quickly to get it done under the radar. For more on this story, KBOO’s Dan Johnson spoke with Laura Stevenson, an o... Read more

Presswatch for 12-22-201

Airs at: Thu, 12/22/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Presswatch
Topics include the National Defense Authorization Act, global warming releases greenhouse gasses, Mayan ruins in Georgia and listener calls. Read more

Voices from the Edge on 11-17-11 Is fluoridation a public health threat or panacea?

Airs at: Thu, 11/17/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
  Is fluoridation a public health threat or panacea? A conversation with Dr. Paul Connett.     Oregon ranks 48th among states in percentage of residents with fluoridated water and Portland is the second largest metropolitan area without commun... Read more

A discussion about Gas Pipelines running through our Farms and Forests

Airs at: Tue, 12/13/2011 at 12:00am
Hosted by Abe Proctor and    Put that in your pipe and export it to Asia. Abe and Joe return to the ongoing Liquid Natural Gas saga in Oregon.     Read more