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Green A.C.R.E. Radio ArchivesBringing you the Agricultural, Conservation, Resource, and Environmental information you need.Green A.C.R.E. Radio airs every Thursday during One World Report (around 5:40 p.m.); on Friday during The Takeaway around 7:41 a.m. and during The Outskirts at 2 p.m. |
Northwest farm combines growing local food and green building to create community
February 5, 2010This week Green Acre Radio brings us to a community "barnstorming" session at 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living in Woodinville. The center is on a mission, a three fold mission: expand local food production, construct an energy efficient building, and use the site as a learning tool for educators, farmers, innovators and entrepreneurs. The community appears to be on board. Whale Trails for whale watching views and to raise awareness of Orca issues
January 29, 2010In this week's story, Green ACRE Radio checks out sites for a proposed Whale Trail that would set up public viewing sites throughout the Salish Sea. The Whale Trail's goal is to inspire appreciation and stewardwhip of whales and the marine environment. The largest member of the dolphin family and a major draw at marine parks, orcas were listed as endangered in 2005. Due to their voracious appetites and their place at the top of the food chain, orcas are extremely susceptible to pollution and chemicals. Join us as we learn the "ways of whales." Supporters of proposed bill say it will increase jobs and cleanup our NW waterways
January 22, 2010Last week, Green ACRE Radio brought us a story about how groups are opposing cuts to green initiatives at the statehouse. This week Green ACRE Radio examines another "green" legislative priority. Except this time, instead of opposing budget cuts, they are offering up a solution in the form of a new bill. The proposed bill is titled "Working for Clean Water" and promises to clean up polluted waterways, create jobs and rebuild our local economies. At issue is how the environmental community, Washington cities and labor plan to raise the money to do it. Environmental & Conservation Programs Threatened
January 15, 2010It’s budget season at the state legislature and the environmental community has a tough road ahead. Steep cuts to core environmental protections including toxic clean-ups and air quality monitoring are already underway. As a result, the environmental community is coming together to try and persuade the legislature to sustain key green programs. This week, Green ACRE Radio follows the ripples of environmental advocacy reverberating from our capitol. Why the World is Hungry
January 8, 2010Every year, over 15 million children die of hunger. Why? You might think the simple answer is there’s not enough food in the world. But you’d be wrong, at least according to authors Eric Holt-Gimenez and Raj Patel, co-authors of the book Food Rebellions! Crisis and Hunger for Justice. For this week’s Green A.C.R.E. Radio, Martha talks with one of the authors about why so many people die of starvation in a world of plenty. Our Water Source: The Cedar River Watershed (Encore Presentation)
January 1, 2010Everyday you turn a faucet, you probably take for granted that out from the spout gushes life-sustaining water. But have you ever wondered where Seattle and the surrounding areas get their water from? Green ACRE Radio looks at the source of our tap, the Cedar River Watershed. Producer Martha Baskin examines the history of the watershed, threats to its supply, and the other animals besides humans who depend on its health. This originally aired this past June. Energy Efficiency 101 = Weatherization! (Encore Presentation) December 25, 2009Energy efficiency is a big part of going green. And sometimes a simple fix, like weather stripping your home against the cold is a low-cost way to reduce your carbon footprint. Here’s more on the subject with this Green ACRE Radio episode which originally aired in September.
On the First Day of Christmas...We Got A New Heat Source at the Courthouse.
December 18, 2009The Recovery Act was intended to jump-start demand in the U.S. economy and create American jobs. An innovative feature of the act was its attention to investment in clean energy projects. But if the country wants to return to pre-recession employment levels, it needs to add 127,000 jobs per month to keep up with population growth. The Seattle area has seen some green job creation, but not enough to dig itself out of the whole and also prepare for climate change.
Blue Marble Energy: Undoing the House that Oil Built
December 10, 2009The modern world lives in the house that oil built. Everything around us comes from petroleum. Over 96% of all consumer products, from liquid fuels to plastics, paints, clothes and food are derived from petrochemicals or require oil for their production. Aware of this dependence, Seattle based Blue Marble Energy, set out to find a sustainable alternative.
Theo Chocolate, The Fair Trade Food of the Gods*
December 3, 2009Martha Baskin looks at the first and only organic and fair trade company to make chocolate in the U.S., and they are located right here in the Pacific Northwest. We also find out just how companies attain their fair trade labels and how the fair trade movement is "fairing" worldwide.
Duwamish Alive! River Restoration in a Toxic Industrial Zone (Encore Presentation) 
November 27, 2009Seattle’s hidden river, the Duwamish, wears many faces: habitat for beavers, osprey and salmon, work station for industry, and toxic waste dump for run off and PCB’s. The river, a historic estuary, is also a Superfund site. The EPA ordered responsible parties to clean up the river 8 years ago. Habitat restoration is on the rise, but toxic clean up has a long way to go.
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Supporters of the Eat Local for Thanksgiving campaign. Photo courtesy of Cascade Harvest Coalition. November 20, 2009It was the event of the season for Washington organic farmers this last weekend at the Tilth Producers of Washington Conference in Yakima. The farmers gathered to swap stories and grow their business. The mantra for consumers is "eat local," especially for Thanksgiving. That’s not hard to do in Washington, especially in the state’s temperate growing climates.
Chile Relleno Recipe from Alvarez FarmsRecipe Ingredients:12 Chile Peppers 1/2 pound cheese of your choice thinly sliced 6 raw eggs 1/4 cup flour 2 cups salsa verde 2 cups Homestyle Mexican Salsa 1 cup corn oil Salt Recipe Instructions: Rinse chiles. Place in a 9 x 14 baking dish and place on the top shelf of oven. Watch and listen closely. When the skins start to make popping sounds and to char and turn black in places, take the chiles out and turn them over. When both sides are fairly evenly charred, remove from oven. Wrap chiles in a most paper towe. After a few minutes check them. Once the skins cools peel each chile. Cut a slit about the full length of each chile. Pull out fibers and seeds and replace with a slice of cheese. Whip egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks appear. Heat oil in a skillet until a drop of water sizzles when dropped onto pan. Beat the egg yolks with one tablespoon flour and salt. Mix the yolks into egg whites and stir until you have a thick paste. Roll the chiles in 1/4 cup flour and dip each one into the egg batter. Coat evenly. Fry, steam side down on both sides until golden brown. Place on paper towels to drain. Meanwhile heat the salsa in a medium saucepan (either one or some of each). Place one or two Rellenos on each plate and pour salsa over them. Serve them immediately and brace yourself for compliments. Green Jobs in the Northwest 
Got Green Project volunteer Will Robinson at the White Center Energy Festival & Prosperity Project. Photo courtesy of Stacy Ho for Greenforall.org. November 13, 2009When President Barack Obama took office, he touted "Green Jobs" as a way for the U.S. to create more employment opportunities while simultaneously making businesses, homes and the national electrical grid more energy efficient. These jobs can include installing solar panels, and implementing energy conserving technologies for all new construction. This week, Green ACRE Radio checks on how the "greening of jobs" is going in the Northwest, while the national unemployment rate is at an all-time high.
Saving Our Northwest Bogs 
Pond Monitoring at Shadow Lake Bog. Photo courtesy of Shadowhabitat.org November 6, 2009This week Green A.C.R.E. Radio brings you to a unique bog and wetland in south King County. Shadow Lake is known as the "eye" of the bog, a type of wetland dominated by peat and sphagnum moss. It’s only one of 3% remaining in the county. A bog’s most important function is absorbing water which prevents flooding and recharges the groundwater. Hear from those restoring the bog including foresters and conservationists.
350 International Climate Day of Action in the Northwest 
Photo courtesy of 350.org. October 29, 2009Global warming is unequivocal and primarily human-induced, according to 13 federal agencies who comprise The U.S. Global Change Research Program. Yet aggressive government action has been thwarted in Congress. Martha Baskin takes us to last weekend’s 350 International Climate Day of Action and reviews what governments, cities and individuals need to do to turn things around.
Duwamish Alive! River Restoration in a Toxic Industrial Zone
October 22, 2009Seattle’s hidden river, the Duwamish, wears many faces: habitat for beavers, osprey and salmon, work station for industry, and toxic waste dump for run off and PCB’s. The river, a historic estuary, is also a Superfund site. The EPA ordered responsible parties to clean up the river 8 years ago. Habitat restoration is on the rise, but toxic clean up has a long way to go.
Genetically Modified Labels Coming Soon to a Grocery Store Near You 
Photo courtesy of Peter Blanchard. October 15, 2009Ever since food crops began to be genetically modified in 1996, organic and natural food retailers and manufacturers have been looking for a way to assure customers that their food is still organic. The U.S.D.A. says the label isn’t necessary. But whole food retailers disagreed and came together to start The Non-GMO Project. Late this fall they’ll begin to introduce non-GMO labeling.
A Coal Free Northwest? 
Photo courtesy of theslowlane. October 8, 2009Could the Northwest be the first in the nation to go "coal free?" If you’re looking for the answer from a coalition of environmental, union, utility and business groups, the answer is yes. Kick coal out and replace it with energy efficiency and clean renewable sources. Build a smart grid to deliver the clean resources and in the process create more jobs.
Part 3 of Series on Green Design: Public Sector and Historic Buildings Go Green 
Green Designed Kenmore City Hall. Photo courtesy of the City of Kenmore. October 1, 2009Green A.C.R.E. Radio concludes its series on green building with a look at public sector buildings and the growth in green retrofits of historical buildings, especially those with "good bones" as one developer refers to the 80 year old historic Vance Building in downtown Seattle. Green has moved from a niche movement to the mainstream, from a moral ramification to one with a strong bottom line.
Part 2 of Series on Green Design: Energy Efficient, Sustainably Built Micro-Communities 
Photo courtesy of Martha Rose Construction. September 25, 2009Green A.C.R.E. Radio continues its 3-part series on "Green Building” with a look at two unique sites in the Seattle area. How are they unique? They’re built with the latest techniques that maximize energy efficiency, recycles waste products and maybe most importantly in this Great Recession, save money. The builders and designers of these two communities also hope that the innovative designs incorporated within these locations will quickly no longer be considered unique, but rather will soon become the norm.
Part 1 of Series on Green Design: Energy Efficiency 101 = Weatherization! September 18, 2009This week, Green A.C.R.E. Radio begins a three part series on green design. Energy efficiency and weatherization are today’s topic. Did you know you can lower your carbon footprint with eco-friendly strips of pink insulation? Passive solar design, green roofs, biofilter septic tanks and award winning urban centers complete the series in the following weeks. Stay tuned.
Book Review of Thoreau’s Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming
September 11, 2009Green ACRE Radio begins the fall season with a review of a new anthology, Thoreau’s Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming. A project of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics the book is a dedicated to the millions of Americans taking action to solve global warming. Martha Baskin has our review.
”Where Have All the ‘Salmon’ Gone?” (Encore Presentation)
September 4, 2009Over the past century human activities have introduced a variety of chemicals into the environment at levels that can be poisonous to fish and wildlife and even humans. In this week’s Green ACRE Radio we look at the state of endangered urban salmon, specifically Coho, in area creeks. There have been many salmon die-offs over the centuries. Toxins generated by humans may prove to be one of the most difficult to control.
How Prepared is Puget Sound for an Oil Spill? (Encore Presentation)
August 28, 2009A watch dog agency’s recent report finds the state’s ability to respond to spills seriously lacking. For instance, if a spill leaked 2.1 million gallons into the sound, only between 20 and 40% that spill could be recovered within two days. And that’s under ideal conditions. But wait, there’s more. Even before the report’s release, the Governor planned to eliminate the agency from the state budget. Links
Low Impact Development and Run Off (Encore Presentation)
August 20, 2009This week Green ACRE Radio continues its series on the health of Puget Sound waters. Stormwater run off is a major source of pollution in the Puget Sound. We look at how low impact development techniques manage run-off on site and keep it from becoming polluted in the first place.
Plastic Bag Tug of War
August 13, 2009Should stores charge a fee for disposable bags provided to customers? Environmental organizations like the Sierra Club and People for Puget Sound say the bags are turning the ocean into the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. They urge voters to vote yes on Referendum 1. The American Chemistry Council who manufacture plastic bags have spent 1.4 million on a negative ad campaign to convince voters fees are unnecessary. Ocean Acidification (Encore Presentation)
August 6, 2009If you think the melting of polar ice caps, which results in rising ocean waters, is bad, wait until you get a load of 'ocean acidification.' This is yet another phenomenon connected to our increase in carbon dioxide levels. Researchers have known about this growing problem for decades and finally people are beginning to take notice. Green A.C.R.E. Radio has more on this little known environmental issue. Healthy Bees in the Northwest
July 30, 2009Like those blueberries on your morning cereal? Then listen up, without honeybees, those berries simply wouldn’t be. Industrial food growers have been taking a hit because millions of hives have collapsed all over the U.S. The crisis has been so severe that growers are importing bees from Australia and transporting them to Florida, California and back again to pollinate crops. Smaller bee communities however, like those in the Northwest, are doing just fine. Martha Baskin with Green ACRE Radio finds out why. Seattle Finally Has Light Rail
July 23, 2009This past weekend, Seattle joined the ranks of 30 other U.S. cities with light rail systems. Green ACRE radio’s Martha Baskin was at Othello Station in South Seattle’s Rainer Valley neighborhood and brings you the voices and sounds of the Northwest’s newest mass transit system, more than 10 years in the making.Engineer: C.J. Lazenby Download full story (right-click, save target as) Do You Really Know the Source of Your Bottled Water?
July 16, 2009Bottled water has become ubiquitous in our lives. For some, it’s a lunch box staple. For others, in just about every meeting, lecture hall and soccer match. But, thirty years ago it barely existed as a business. That sure has changed, as last year we spent more on Poland Spring, Fiji Water, Evian, Aquafina and Dasani than we spent on iPods or movie tickets - $15 billion. But are the marketing claims of bottled water accurate? Green ACRE Radio’s Martha Baskin lets the genie out of the bottle. A Hidden Impact of Boats on the Puget Sound (Encore Presentation)
July 10, 2009All this month, Green ACRE Radio has been looking at issues surrounding the Northwest’s water supplies. Reporter Martha Baskin has examined a number of factors that determine water allocation and the quality at our tap. This week, she moves her focus away from watersheds and aquifers to where much of our water flows, into Puget Sound. Here, she reveals a source of pollution in the Sound that many of us would never consider when we admire our harbors. This segment originally aired on April 30th of this year. Global Warming and Our Water Supply
July 2, 2009Green A.C.R.E. Radio continues its look at Northwest water issues by examining how rising temperatures and decreasing snow pack is affecting our water supplies. You may be surprised to learn that advances in technology, as well as responsible management of the Cedar River watershed, have meant that urban areas are in better shape with regard to their water supplies than rural ones. How is that possible? Here’s Green A.C.R.E. Radio with some answers... The Fight Over Water Rights
June 25, 2009Green A.C.R.E. Radio continues its series on water issues in the Northwest, with a look at the politics of water allocation. Critics call the current water rights distribution by the Department of Ecology unfair. They claim it allows cities to expand their pipes and pumps at the expense of those who already utilize water. Green A.C.R.E. Radio talks to both sides of this highly contentious water issue. The Many Faces of the Cedar River Watershed
June 18, 2009Everyday you turn a handle or press a button, you probably take for granted that out from the spout or faucet gushes life-sustaining water. But have you ever wondered where Seattle and the surrounding areas get their water from? Green ACRE Radio looks at the source of our tap, the Cedar River Watershed. In the first of a series on stories about our water, producer Martha Baskin examines the history of the watershed, threats to its supply, and the other animals besides humans who depend on its health. Interview with Kevin Danaher, Co-Author of "Building the Green Economy: Success Stories from the Grassroots." (Encore Presentation)
June 11, 2009In between preparing for her next month long series on the revolution in urban residents growing their own food, Martha Baskin took time out to interview author and activist Kevin Danaher about his new book, Building the Green Economy: Success Stories from the Grassroots. Ocean Acidification
June 5, 2009Do you like shellfish? Occasionally go to an oyster bar for those delicious bi-valves on ice? Well, you may see less of them for sale in restaurants because their populations are diminishing in the oceans. Why? Because of a phenomenon called “ocean acidification,” connected to our rising carbon dioxide levels. Researchers have known about this growing problem for decades and finally people are beginning to take notice--not just shellfish lovers. Green ACRE Radio has more on this little known environmental issue. From the E.P.A. Public Hearing in SeattleMay 29, 2009Does the public agree with the Environmental Protection Agency finding that carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare? The agency couldn’t have selected a more informed community than Seattle to test the waters. Green A.C.R.E. Radio has this report from that hearing. More Dispatches from the Slow Food Movement
May 22, 2009Green A.C.R.E. Radio continues its look at the local Slow Food Movement in which people choose to grow their own food. Producer Martha Baskin takes us to the South Park neighborhood and into the fields at one of Seattle’s few remaining urban farms, a rich bed for many city farmers who are part of this growing slow food movement. Edible Security in the City: P-Patches!
May 15, 2009This week Green ACRE Radio looks at the city’s expanding slow food movement people choosing to grow their own food. The reasons are multiple: food insecurity, the desire for healthy food at affordable prices, food free of chemicals and a heavy carbon footprint. Add them all up and edible gardens or p-patches have become one of the most coveted parcels of land. Interview with Kevin Danaher, Co-Author of "Building the Green Economy: Success Stories from the Grassroots."
May 8, 2009In between preparing for her next month long series on the revolution in urban residents growing their own food, Martha Baskin took time out to interview author and activist Kevin Danaher about his new book, Building the Green Economy: Success Stories from the Grassroots. A Hidden Impact of Boats on the Puget Sound
April 30, 2009All this month, Green ACRE Radio has been looking at the health and wellness of our Puget Sound waters. Reporter Martha Baskin has examined a number of factors that determine the cleanliness of the Sound, from rain water carrying toxins from sidewalks and streets to tankers carrying oil. Here, she looks at another source of pollution in the Puget Sound, but one that many of us would never consider when we admire our harbors. Low Impact Development and Run Off
April 23, 2009This week Green ACRE Radio continues its series on the health of Puget Sound waters. Stormwater run off is a major source of pollution in the Puget Sound. We look at how low impact development techniques manage run-off on site and keep it from becoming polluted in the first place.
The Duwamish River Mess
April 16, 2009This week Green ACRE Radio pays tribute to Earth Day, celebrated officially next week on April 22nd, with a look at Seattle’s Duwamish River. The Duwamish, represents one of the Sound’s most challenging 'clean ups.' Local government and community groups have made a lot of headway, but as we’ll soon learn, the river has a long way to go.
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