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Go To: Home Page | All Shows | Alternative Energy | Civil Rights | Climate Change | Community | Environment | Health | Health Care Reform | Skagit Human Rights Festival | Immigrant Rights | Iraq Vets Against the War | Media | Music | Political campaigns | PSE/PUD controversy | Relief Work | Social Services in Skagit County | Sustainable Agriculture | War, Peace, and Resistance | Other To podcast our shows drag the icon at the right into your podcast receiver. Local Folks Oppose Coal Terminal at Cherry Point, part 2 - November 9, 2011 This is the second of 2 shows addressing the many consequences of building a coal shipping terminal at Cherry Point near Ferndale. Co-host Ginny Wolff is joined by Phillip Holder, tireless proponent for the economic vitality of Skagit County and quality of life he treasures here; Matt Krogh, the North Sound Baykeeper at Re-Sources in Bellingham; and Carolyn Gastellum, the local coordinator of Skagit County citizens opposed to the terminal and increase in coal train traffic. Topics discussed in this interview include concerns of the Mount Vernon businesses, health and environmental impacts of transporting coal from Wyoming to Asia, jobs and local economy, and some of the myths being promoted, such as that "the coal will go to Canada anyway." Part One of this show aired on Oct. 26. For more information: Contact information for key decision makers:
Sustainable Energies - November 2, 2011 Co-host Jodie Buller talks with Steve Hoffman from the non-profit NW Center for Sustainability and Innovation (NW CSI) about climate change, our energy future, and his work as an Energy Detective, sleuthing out common sense efficiency and renewable energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities.
Local Folks Oppose Coal Terminal at Cherry Point - October 26, 2011 The proposed shipping terminal at Cherry Point near Ferndale has many people worried about the many consequences of sending US coal to China, transporting it through the heart of Skagit County. Matt Krogh, the North Sound Baykeeper at Re-Sources in Bellingham; Carolyn Gastellum, the local coordinator of Skagit County citizens opposed to the terminal and increase in coal train traffic; and Phillip Holder, tireless proponent for the quality of life he treasures in Mount Vernon; join Ginny Wolff in this interview. Their many concerns include questions of the real intent of the SSA Marine, who proposes to build the terminal; the effects of the increased train traffic on the economy and quality of life in Skagit County; and the global consequences of mining, transporting and burning coal for energy. They examine some of the myths being promoted, such as that "the coal will go to Canada anyway". This is the first half of an hour long discussion. The second will air Nov. 9. For more information, see: http://www.re-sources.org and http://www.coaltrainfacts.org Contact information for key decision makers:
Waste Management and Energy Efficiency in Skagit County - September 29, 2010 An interview with Callie Martin, Waste Reduction Outreach Specialist with Skagit County Public Works; and Katie Hampton, Sustainability Coordinator for the Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce. Callie and Katie talk about nuts and bolts pragmatic attempts, by the County, to reduce waste and save energy in county operations; and to encourage the public to do likewise.
Deep Energy Reduction - January 6, 2010 Energy Efficiency for Home and Business SUSO speaks with Steve Hoffman, Executive Director of the Northwest Center for Sustainability and Innovation (NWCSI), about the big picture and everyday details behind energy conservation, for individual cost savings and for the sake of climate change. NWCSI's newly launched "Energy Sleuths" program helps business and homeowners ferret out where their energy leaks are coming from, and collaborates with local manufacturers to improve air quality and tighten up existing structures. Steve leads workshops on this topic, including one at the Skagit Food Co-op on Tuesday January 12th 6:30pm. http://www.nwcenterforsustainability.com
Waste Wise Holidays - November 25, 2009 During the holiday season, Americans generate 25% more trash in the form of
packaging, party supplies, and holiday gift wrapping. SUSO talks to Callie
Martin, Skagit County Waste and Recycling Education Specialist, about
practical ideas for cutting down on the amount of garbage you create during
this holiday season, and a free presentation on Waste-Wise Holidays from
Climate Steward Maribeth Crandell at the Burlington Library on Wednesday
December 3rd at 7pm. Maribeth's Waste-Wise Holiday article, The Seasonal Saint, is posted on
the Skagit Valley Food Co-op's website blog: http://www.skagitfoodcoop.com
Earth Day: The Impacts of Plastics on Marine Environments - April 22, 2009
Chuckanut Mountain Parks District - July 30, 2008
Wetlands Mitigation Banking - December 26, 2007
Larry Kunzler on Flood Control in Skagit County - December 19, 2007 Doris Brevoort interviews Larry Kunzler, local historian with years of study on the history of flooding in the Skagit River Basin, about current policies and thinking about flood control. For more information visit http://www.skagitriverhistory.com
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