People, Planet, Progress

P/P/P...Apr 21, 2026...Local Events (Clothing Swap, Free Compost, Battery Recycling), plus: Starting a Veggie Garden & Foraging for Food

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We talk about local events including EarthFest (4/19), a clothing swap (4/25), free compost (5/2), and battery recycling (5/30). Then we read some inspiring and empowering stories on starting your own vegetable garden and foraging for food.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Apr 21, 2026...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Apr 7, 2026...News Headlines: EV Rebates for Low Income, Clean Salons, Etc

KVMR-FM — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We talked about some of the latest news headlines that you may not have heard, starting with used EV rebates and how the economics can pencil for buying a used EV.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Apr 7, 2026...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We talked about some of the latest news headlines that you may not have heard, starting with used EV rebates and how the economics can pencil for buying a used EV.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Mar 17, 2026...Electricity Rate Changes: PG&E vs Pioneer Community Energy

KVMR-FM — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We talked about Pioneer Community Energy, PG&E, and solar, and how rate changes are affecting everyone’s bills. Plus how the White House is helping China own the green energy revolution across the globe.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Mar 17, 2026...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Mar 3, 2026...Replying to Listener Email Re: Climate Truths, Myths, Confusion, Disinfo & Skepticism

KVMR-FM — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

For the first show in March 2026, we thanked THE EARTH STORE - Announcing a new location at 408 Broad Street, Nevada City. Rooted in the love for nature and committed to the local artistic community. Offering unique science and nature gifts for all. www.EarthStoreNC.com

And ATMOSPHERE DESIGN BUILD – A design-build firm creating modern, high performance homes throughout the foothills and Sierra Nevada for over 17 years. Specializing in net-zero energy homes and striving for a low carbon future. Information at www.AtmosphereDesignBuild.com

Today we finally replied on-air to a listener's email from December, regarding the types of news, views & information that gets shared on this show. They were concerned that there wasn't more skepticism and climate denial, using talking points designed by fossil fuel interests and amplified on heavily biased media platforms.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Mar 3, 2026...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Feb 17, 2026...Laurie Seagal from SERi Live!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

For today's show we interview an amazing local dynamo, Laurie Seagal, about her ongoing work as a Board member for the local "energywise" nonprofit Sierra Energy Reimagined (SERi). Starting with her engineering and environmental background, we delve into what SERi does and how it can serve you and the planet, by saving energy, saving money, and reducing pollution.

(To give her maximum airtime, we didn't end the show with our usual page out of the book Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration, and we hope to finally have time to address the "Great KVMR Listener’s Questions from December" in March.)

For more information about SERi, simply make your mouse jump over here: www.SierraEnergyReimagined.org

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Feb 3, 2026...Climate-friendly meat

KVMR-FM — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today we talk about our show underwriters the right way, plus a curious new way where humans on the planet can keep eating meat without harming the climate balance. Plus we finally dive into our Listener’s Response series…pinky promise! (Spoiler alert: maybe we don't)

Recent advancements in the cultivaiton of meat muscle in labs, without having to raise, kill, and transport animals, could have a significant impact on what we eat in the near future, allowing humanity to keep eating meat, without the same harmful impacts. Listen to today's show tp learn more.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Feb 3, 2026...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Jan 20, 2026...Climate-friendly flights (+GO OUTSIDE!)

KVMR-FM — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today we talk about ways to reduce our impact on the planet that don’t require fancy new inventions or tons of financing, and instead involve ways to think and act and organize ourselves smarter, using aviation as an example.

A recent study shows that carbon emissions from aviation could be cut 50-75% by doing three simple things: 1) use efficient aircraft (many aircraft are old and inefficient), 2) make sure they are 95% full when flying, (the global avg is 80%), and 3) eliminate special large-area seating (business/first class) in order to have more people on board each flight.

We end the show with our usual page out of the book "Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration."

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Jan 6, 2026...Listener Email Spurs New Focus

KVMR-FM — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today is the first show of the year, and we are going to kick off our series based on responding to a listener’s email. And we’ll end the show with our usual page out of the book Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Jan 6, 2026...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today is the first show of the year, and we are going to kick off our series based on responding to a listener’s email. And we’ll end the show with our usual page out of the book Go Outside: 365 days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Dec 16, 2025...Extra Headlines 2025

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today is the last show of the year, and we will try to read as many remaining 2025 headlines as we can, while also prepping everyone for a new year of action. As always, we start with some local news and info and we’ll end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Dec 16, 2025...More Headlines 2025

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Dec 16, 2025...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Dec 2, 2025...A Year of Headines: 2025

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today we cover as many interesting news headlines as we can as we wrap up the year, from Sierra snowpack to climate-friendly farming, and more on the American media and political silence around climate change.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Dec 2, 2025...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Nov 18, 2025...News, plus free local bus rides for youth!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today we cover some local news on free public transit for youth before moving to national news and then international news, including China’s green energy world domination and their hitting peak carbon emissions five years ahead of schedule. Then we read a longer piece about the possible benefits of burying trees that have been killed by wildfire.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Nov 18, 2025...Pt 2: Burying Trees After Wildfires (+GO OUTSIDE!)

KVMR-FM — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Nov 4, 2025...New Research & Polls

KVMR-FM — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Plus, how there's a direct link to how each nation treats the envorinment as a result. Then we touch on the latest polls that prove Americans continue to be overwhelmingly concerned about global warming, yet paralyzingly afraid to talk about it because they think no one else cares, and how the Democrat Party plans to avoid talking about climate change at all, based on their political polls.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Nov 4, 2025...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0800

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We talk about recent ground breaking research on the connection between the nature that's outside us and the nature inside us, as well as the benefits to our health of living in a healthy ecosystem, and which nations on the earth are the most-connected to nature vs least-connected, and how there's a direct link to how each nation treats the envorinment as a result. Then we touch on the latest polls that prove Americans continue to be overwhelmingly concerned bout global warming, yet paralyzing afraid to talk about it because they think no one else cares, and how the Democrat Party plans to avoid talking about climate change at all, based on their political polls.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Oct 21, 2025...Cedar Amodeo Live!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We continue our interview series, featuring local entrepreneur Cedar Amodeo, who not only created a forestry business using all-electric tools but then created an all-electric EV cargo van delivery service, both serving Nevada County and the local region.

www.cedarreneewable.com

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Oct 21, 2025...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

www.cedarreneewable.com

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Sept 16, 2025...Local events & News

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

Today we catch on news headlines and important stores, starting with local events, then moving to regional news, national news and finally global news, from PG&E microgrids and rate decreases, to EVs vs gas cars, and more.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Sept 16, 2025...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Sept 2, 2025...News on Solar

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:30:00 -0700

THE SOLAR SHOW! Today we talk about solar, the grid, and an upcoming event later this month, focusing on solar for local property owners. For more info:

https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/alternative-energy/how-the-residential-clean-energy-solar-tax-credit-works-a1771685058/

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

P/P/P...Sept 2, 2025...GO OUTSIDE!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:30:00 -0700

Welcome to People, Planet, Progress, broadcasting the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings,” only here on KVMR.

THE SOLAR SHOW! Today we talk about solar, the grid, and an upcoming event later this month, focusing on solar for local property owners. For more info: https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/alternative-energy/how-the-residential-clean-energy-solar-tax-credit-works-a1771685058/

We end with another page from the 365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration book.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org.

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

People, Planet, Progress - 8/19/25 Local & Inspiring News

KVMR-FM — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report is now called People, Planet, Progress and this week we talk about Nevada County’s local government climate action, now called the Resource Resiliency Roadmap, and how you can play a part. Plus, how green spaces in your yard or neighborhood can help children grow, and why you may want to minimize buying beverages in good old fashioned glass bottles that are sealed with metal bottle caps.

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org

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People, Planet, Progress - 8/5/25 New Show Name & Focus!

KVMR-FM — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 8/5/25 features a name change for the show, now to be called People, Planet, Progress, as well as some inspiring good news and important new research.

We talk about Nevada County’s local government climate action, now called the Resource Resiliency Roadmap, and how you can play a part. Plus, how green spaces in your yard or neighborhood can help children grow, and why you may want to minimize buying beverages in good old fashioned glass bottles that are sealed with metal bottle caps.

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email ppp@kvmr.org

Feel free to visit our social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

The Climate Report - 7/15/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 7/15/25 features information on a couple of local and regional climate-related events, followed by info on changes to solar and EV tax credits.

Then we cover a couple of news headlines about converting plastic waste to acetaminophen, and how we can each help insects thrive and survive in this climate-changing world.

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

Feel free to visit The Climate Report Facebook social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

The Climate Report - 7/1/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 7/1/25 features an interview with Shirley Freriks, a local mover and shaker with the Nevada County chapter of Climate Action Now and their Waste Not group.

She’s here to talk about Plastic-Free July and its theme of microplastics, as well as a couple of events bookending the month:

- First is the kick off event for Plastic-Free July that happened on June 29th at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City, featuring speaker Professor Kenneth Moore.

- Then a celebratory event takes place July 23rd at 4:30pm at the Gold Vibe Kombuchary in Grass Valley, with fun and engaging ways to celebrate making a difference, including local nonprofits such as SYRCL.

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

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The Climate Report - 6/3/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/3/25 features fresh research on the threat to banana farms from climate change, as well as how plastics are creating emissions as well as gumming up nature’s carbon storage mechanisms.

We use this to discuss what the data means and how we can use it to galvanize action in our own lives.

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The Climate Report - 5/20/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 20 May 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 5/20/25 features fresh research on the gender gap between men and women, regarding how much carbon pollution they emit. We use this to discuss what the data means and how we can use it to galvanize action in our own lives.

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The Climate Report - 5/6/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 5/6/25 features an interview with Jan Maes, the Executive Director of local nonprofit Sierra Energy Reimagined.

It’s been three months since we lasted talked, so we chat with Jan about what Sierra Energy Reimagined has been up to, as well as touch on future events like next week’s presentation to the county Board of Supervisors and another upcoming “home energywise” community workshop, offering free access to expert advice on how the local community can use less energy and keep costs down.

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

Feel free to visit The Climate Report Facebook social media page for daily news headlines in between shows.

The Climate Report - 4/1/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 4/1/25 features more reading through some of our backlog of interesting news headlines, including how California has 50% more public EV chargers than gas nozzles, and how car tires and brakes are creating as much or more pollution than car exhaust.

We close with a piece on how women in communities around the world are making a difference.

Then we follow that up with a page from the book “365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.”

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The Climate Report - 3/18/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 3/18/25 features an interview with two local community members who are very active on climate action through two different organizations.

We first chat with Rob Katzenstein, Board member of local nonprofit Sierra Energy Reimagined, about their new free monthly service called "Energywise Coach at the Library being held every 4th Thursday of each mint from 4-7pm, as well as talk about their upcoming workshop "Make Your Home Energywise" on Sat March 29th at the Helling Library.

Then we talk with Shirley Freriks, an active member of the Nevada County Climate Action Now group and a leader of their Waste Not group, about the new local alliance of Climate Champions.

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The Climate Report - 3/4/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 3/4/25 features an interview with two local faith leaders who work with their congregations on climate action.

We chat with Bobbie Cane, leader of the "Creation Care Team" at St. Patrick's Church, as well as the Reverend Lani Howard, Minister Emeritus at the Sierra Center for Spiritual Living.

Last year they were both part of a six congregation meeting on climate action, sharing best practices and supportive stories. We talk with them about their efforts.

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The Climate Report - 2/18/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/18/25 features more reading through some of our backlog of interesting news headlines from 2024 and early 2025, including food, fire, and politics. We close with a page from the book “365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.”

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The Climate Report - 2/4/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/4/25 features an interview with Jan Maes, the Executive Director of local nonprofit Sierra Energy Reimagined. We chat about his background and what Sierra Energy Reimagined is currently up to, as well as what’s in their future, and how they can help the local community use less energy and keep costs down.

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The Climate Report - 1/21/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/21/25 features an interview with Dr. Debra Hendrickson, who will be making a local speaking appearance this Sunday, January 26th, following the publication of her new book “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change.”

She will be speaking at the Madelyn Helling Library from 4-6pm, on Sunday January 26.

We chat about the impacts of climate change in children, specifically for the population in Reno, downwind of us here in the Gold Country of CA, and how parents can help protect their children now, as well as be inspired to act for their long term future.

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The Climate Report - 1/7/25

KVMR-FM — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/7/25 features more reading through some of our backlog of interesting news headlines from 2024, including exciting regional news. We close with a page from the book “365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.”

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The Climate Report - 12/17/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 12/17/24 features info on Christmas tree choices as well as a quick reading through some of our backlog of interesting news headlines from 2024. We close with a page from the book “365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.”

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The Climate Report - 11/19/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 11/19/24 features info about the environmental impact of Halloween, as well as the absence of climate from the recent election campaign trial, and the great news about CA Prop 4 passing.
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The Climate Report - 11/5/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 11/5/24 features headlines about the impact that climate change is finally stating to have on home prices.

From Zillow adding climate risks to their real estate listings, to Florida’s splitting of the real estate market based on risk, we cover the story in depth with stories by CBS and The Washington Post.

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The Climate Report - 10/15/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 10/15/24 features headlines about last years wildfires in Canada, as well as how the health of bats and human infants is linked.

Then we cover some good news for California, and end with a piece on how old ways of building are becoming new again in order to help cool homes and buildings in a warming climate.

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The Climate Report - 10/1/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 10/1/24 features the benefits of being outside in nature, as well as how to participate in a global gardening project for the climate, and the future of recycling clothes and fabrics in CA.
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The Climate Report - 9/17/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 9/16/24 is devoted to local upcoming events.

Whether it’s an upcoming public workshop on possible new statewide rules regarding space and water heaters, or an event in Auburn featuring EVs, solar, and heat pumps, or this Saturdays rechargeable battery collection event, we have the details for you.

We spend much of the show interviewing Chris Newsom. She’s the Chair of the Nevada City Rotary’s Environmental Sustainability Committee, and we talk about their upcoming event.

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The Climate Report - 9/3/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 9/3/24 covers a few innovative ways that communities around the world are taking initiative to enact climate action at the local level, from using invasive bushes in Namibia to help grow mushroom blocks for building homes, to immersive museum exhibits for children in Boston, to one Northern California’s efforts to address single throwaway cups.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.

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The Climate Report - 8/20/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0700

he Climate Report for 8/20/24 is devoted to our last interview with Ian Thomas before he ends his 11-month climate fellowship with Nevada County and head back to Colorado.

Ian has been an AmeriCorps CivicSpark fellow and we talk with him about his experience and the challenges we face and the progress we’ve made as a community. We also chat about how he got the position and what others can do to follow in his shoes.

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The Climate Report - 8/6/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 8/6/24 covers the environmental legacy of Brian Terhorst, our beloved past General Manager, longtime broadcaster and KVMR Board member, as well as some new financing options for Californians, and the latest polling from the Yale Climate Communications program.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.

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The Climate Report - 7/16/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 7/16/24 covers headlines including how the climate shift is impacting global security, global elections, as well as the length of a day, which can disrupt the internet and electronics.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.
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The Climate Report - 7/2/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 7/2/24 covers headlines about local water conservation, nighttime heatwave temps, and how theaters are turning climate-neutral in Germany.

We’re also joined by Ian Thomas again, our county’s CivicSpark fellow, supporting climate work at the Nevada county government. He’ll give us an update on county action, as well as identity this month’s Climate Champion at the county.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.
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The Climate Report - 6/18/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/18/24 covers how we tend to overwash our laundry, as well as how we can electrify our homes with new IRS incentives, and also how some Californians are turning lawns into neighborhood micro farms.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.
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The Climate Report - 6/4/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/4//24 starts off with some climate and news headlines, including how a climate scientist just took over Mexico, and how LA is taking climate action with plants and paint.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.
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The Climate Report - 5/21/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 5/21/24 starts off with some climate and energy news headlines on EVs and jet fuel, and also covers some surprising rankings of our food take out containers.

Then we feature an article excerpted from a new book that uncovers how indigenous cultures in North America made radical changes to their societies, based on a changing climate in the 1300’s and 1400’s. And they did it in ways that were more successful than their counterparts in Europe.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.

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The Climate Report - 5/7/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 5/7/24 starts off with some climate and energy news headlines, including the 70th birthday of solar panels, a return of a new local food CSA, and a new $650,000 grant won by our community.

Then we visit with Ian Thomas, our local Nevada County CivicSpark fellow, who works with the county govt on climate initiatives. He’ll give us updates and then announce this month’s county climate superstar.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.

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The Climate Report - 4/16/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 4/16/24 covers how a changing climate is changing what we grow and where it’s grown, as well as the impact of the new type of climate deniers: people who know the climate is being changed by humanity, but deny their personal action makes a difference.

We also dole out a Lump of Coal award, and a Ray of Sunshine award, to some recent news headlines.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.

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The Climate Report - 4/2/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 4/2/24 starts off with some news headlines, including how AI is exploding power demand beyond what utilities had predicted, and how EV car salesmen do their job in different partisan areas.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.
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The Climate Report - 3/19/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 3/5/24 starts off with some news headlines, including what jobs and careers are hiring to help address the climate crisis, and new funding to help CA tribes be resilient to climate change.

Then for Womens History Month we talk about the role women play in both climate science and climate solutions, as well as how thousands of years of women’s’ repression has helped create our global imbalance.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.
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The Climate Report - 3/5/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 3/5/24 starts off with another sit down with Ian Thomas, CivicSpark fellow working at the county government level.

Then we talk about last year’s burst of US oil production, largely due to politics, and we contrast that with last year’s reduction in renewable energy, largely due to weather.

We end with another page from 365 days of personal action inspiration.

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The Climate Report - 2/20/24

KVMR-FM — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/20/24 reviews 2023 in brief, as well as how to handle climate anxiety, and how to make a difference with small swaps in diet.

We end with a couple of items on personal action inspiration.

That’s todays Climate Report, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7pm following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings.”

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The Climate Report - 2/7/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/6/24 features an interview with Ian Thomas, the new CivicSpark fellow assigned to support the Nevada County govt on their local climate objectives.

We talk about where he’s been and what he’s up to, giving us insights into climate action at the county level.

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The Climate Report - 1/16/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/16/24 starts off with the latest research on which major US cities are most at risk from climate impacts. We list the top 10.

Then we talk about a new study on the impacts of wind farms on property values (hint: the data could be used for both for and against sides), as well as cover a few headlines and the idea of nature-based solutions.

We close with a couple of pages from the “365 Days of Personal Climate Action Inspiration.”

That’s todays Climate Report, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7pm following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings.”

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The Climate Report - 1/2/24

KVMR-FM — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/2/24 starts off with a pop climate quiz.

Then we revisit some sobering news followed by steps for personal action.

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The Climate Report - 12/19/23

KVMR-FM — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0800

Today's show, we revisit the topic of Pioneer Community Energy, and we also revisit the Nevada County Energy Action Plan.
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The Climate Report - 12/5/23

KVMR-FM — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 12/5/23 starts off talking about next year’s anticipated large utility rate hike for PGE customers, as a result of undergrounding power lines in high fire threat areas, plus we mention a letter written to humanity by almost 1,500 climate scientists, pleading with the public to begin taking action in light of decades of political failures.

Then we revisit how important personal climate is, through various helpful analogies and metaphors.
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The Climate Report - 11/21/23

KVMR-FM — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 11/21/23 features useful tips for listeners.

We talk about various utility rate plans and their benefits, plus mention a handy one-stop shop website for last years federal climate law.

Then we revisit how our pet’s food can make a climate difference, and close with a quick list of ways to reduce water use.
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The Climate Report - 11/7/23

KVMR-FM — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 11/7/23 features an interview with Gina Stassi-Vanacore, the Director of Public Affairs, Marketing & Programs at Pioneer Community Energy, a new Community Choice Aggregation provider of electricity for Nevada City and Grass Valley.

We talk about what exactly is a Community Choice Aggregator, and what it means for Pioneer to begin serving select areas of Nevada County.
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The Climate Report - 10/26/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 10/26/23 covers some old ground regarding basic myths and misperceptions of electric vehicles.

Then we talk about a series of records that were just set by EVs, before wrapping up with some history on how prevalent EVs were in the US over 100 years ago.

We remind listeners that this is our last show at the old Thursday time slot, as we move in November to the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7pm following Alan Stahler’s “Soundings.”

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The Climate Report - 9/28/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 9/28/23 covers the latest climate headlines, as well as some of the climate-related impacts of the looming federal government shutdown.

Then, we close with a recent article on what the climate is telling us through our insurance companies.

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The Climate Report - 9/14/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 9/14/23 covers some of the latest ground breaking laws being passed in CA, as well as new research on our planetary boundaries.
Then, we cover highlights on latest headlines, including $1 billion worth of trees being planted around the country and global fossil fuel support from the U.S.
We close with ways to access new federal rebates for home efficiency and electrification, which will be distributed by each state, as well as the benefits of cutting meat and dairy consumption in half.

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The Climate Report - 8/24/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 8/24/23 covers some of the local nonprofit groups and organizations acting on climate change locally, as well as a couple of the lesser-known rate plans available to PG&E electric customers, as a way to save money during the summer months.

Then, we close with a longer piece published by The Guardian back in June about how one small rural county - literally caught in the crossfire of climate, drought, forests, and utility power - took PG&E to task for a wildfire, getting special funding and oversight in return.

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The Climate Report - 8/10/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 8/10/23 covers the latest news on our global carbon budget, plus fungus as a climate sink, China, CA insurance woes, PG&E, and pets.

Then, as a way to help listeners make a difference, we close by touching on the new Energy Savings Hub, a one stop website released by the Dept of Energy that allows property owners, renters, and vehicle drivers to quickly figure out what fed govt climate incentives apply to them, as a result of last year’s new climate law.

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The Climate Report - 7/27/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 7/27/23 covers the latest news, info and opinions about climate doomism, pumped water storage, climate financing and solar activity around the world, volcanoes and green energy, and how tall to make a commercial building if you want it to be 100% solar-powered.

Then we close with an inspiring story about how a group of indigenous women in Long Island, New York partnered with a nearby Catholic convent of nuns to grow kelp and clean and strengthen the environment and water they rely on. It didn’t take billionaires, financing, futuristic technology, or political action. Just local women working together, using nature to make a difference.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

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The Climate Report - 6/22/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/22/23 covers the latest science on carbon emissions, tipping points, AI, and e-bike batteries.

Then we close with more information on how what we eat can drastically affect climate change, as well as the data around whether or not eating local makes a climate impact.

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The Climate Report - 6/8/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/8/23 covers as many headlines as we can in our last show for spring 2023.

From EVs to solar to tax credits to farming to food, and from the Wall Street Journal to the New York Times to the Guardian, we run through a lightning round of all the latest news.

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The Climate Report - 5/11/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 5/11/23 covers the complicated subject of EVs.

From fast adoption rates statewide in CA, to the world’s first delivery of Tesla EV semi trucks to Sacramento, to the comparison of EVs to gas cars, we discuss some of the latest research, including the challenge of mining for the minerals required for EVs.

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The Climate Report - 4/27/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 4/27/23 covers a few related subjects.

First we cover opportunities to take personal action, whether it’s exploring green energy rate plans, or career openings with climate fellowships at the state and local level.

Next we cover the news about our warming oceans and the recent record setting pace of warming, along with the impacts to marine life. Then we talk about current unprecedented heat waves across the globe.

Finally, we close with an article on economic inflation due to climate change, as well as the science on our longer and more powerful pollen allergy seasons.

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The Climate Report - 4/13/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 4/13/23 features a couple of interesting interviews in full.

We recently sat down and interviewed two inspiring local women.

First was Christine Newsome, co-president of Nevada City Rotary and member of the Nevada County chapter of Climate Action Now, about a unique and relatively new local event that recycles lithium, cobalt, and other minerals found in home gadgets.

And then we spoke to Shirley Freriks, a leader at Wastenot Nevada County and member of the group Elders Climate Action, about reducing plastic consumption, which is what research shows can be an important step in taking climate action.

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The Climate Report - 3/23/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 3/23/23 puts a focus on the recently released final report being issued this decade from the worlds largest and leading body on climate change, the IPCC.

We read two different news reports and ask listeners to guess which news outlet wrote them, CNN or Fox News.

And then we talk about “how to talk about” the IPCC report and climate change in general, which is what research says is one of the most urgent and important ways to take personal climate action.

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

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The Climate Report - 3/9/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 3/9/23 revisits a report from four months ago on research showing the importance of community social connections during extreme weather and climate calamities.

We also talk about the latest science behind the disappearing forests of the Sierra Nevada, leaving behind what are called “zombie forests.”

We start off by interviewing a local retired minister who is spearheading our community’s participation in an upcoming national day of climate action and rallies on March 21st, called Banking on Our Future.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

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The Climate Report - 2/23/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/23/23 revisits our recent special report for the KVMR Evening News.

We talk about the significant new changes expected to alter the economics of solar here in CA as a result of a new major rule change at the state Utilities Commission.

We also interview three local solar companies and ask them the same four questions:

- what just happened at the CPUC

- how does it affect homeowners

- how will it affect solar businesses

- what are the deadlines

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For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 2/9/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/9/23 shines a light on the statewide effort to transition to a new climate-friendly economy.

We talk about both the new ground-breaking statewide policies enacted just this last December, as well as the political whiplash that happened one month later, as a result of disappointing budget cuts proposed to those same programs announced by the Governor only four weeks later in January.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 1/26/23

KVMR-FM — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/26/23 shines a light on the worldwide efforts to transition to a new climate-friendly economy.

We talk about all the venture capital pouring into the climate sector and the diversity of approaches they fund, as well as all the new jobs and careers opening up, including an article on the Climate Quitters who are quitting careers to switch to a climate-active job.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 1/12/23

KVMR-FM — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/12/23 is the first show of the year, so we recap some more of the research and Good News that happened in 2022 for the climate, the environment, and energy.

We also talk about new studies that show the importance of menu labeling for climate-smart food choices.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 12/22/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 12/22/22 is the final show of the year, so we recap some of the Good News that happened in 2022 for the climate, the environment, and energy.

We also talk about new studies that show the importance of neighborhoods, both how they’re designed and how people connect in them, in the fight against climate change.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 12/8/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 12/8/22 is the fifth and final show of a multi-part special series on a just-released ground breaking new report on the Sierra Nevada region and the impacts of climate change.

The first ever comprehensive and scientifically-backed “Sierra Nevada Regional Climate Vulnerability Assessment” was recently released, and it’s a multi-year effort by the Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership (Sierra CAMP), an arm of the Sierra Business Council.

For this fifth special edition Climate Report on the new analysis, we dive into the findings of the capacity of our communities to handle climate change, based on five types of “community capital”:

- financial capital (money)

- human capital (individuals with knowledge and skills)

- social capital (willingness of individuals to work together)

- cultural capital (a shared sense of unique identity and way of life), and

- physical capital (infrastructure that works)

We talk about the chapter on Nevada County specifically.

For the next Climate Report on Thursday December 22nd, we recap some of the most important climate news for 2022.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 11/10/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 11/10/22 is the fourth of a multi-part special series on a just-released ground breaking new report on the Sierra Nevada region and the impacts of climate change.

For this fourth special edition Climate Report on the new analysis, we dive into the findings of the triple-bottom line report:

- the impacts on our physical environment

- the impacts to our people and population

- the impacts to our regional economy

In our next show we wrap up our special report series and will discuss how Nevada County scored on our capacity to handle these impacts.

Tune in to the next Climate Report on Thursday November 24th, when we continue to dive in to the most important parts of the new SNRCVA report.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 10/27/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 10/27/22 is the third of a multi-part special series on a just-released ground breaking new report on the Sierra Nevada region and the impacts of climate change.

For this third special edition Climate Report on the new analysis, we recap some of the unique features of the Sierra Nevada:

- we make up 25% of the entire state’s land mass and provide 60% of the state’s developed water supply

- our region is made up of 88% wilderness, 12% agriculture, and less than 1/2 of 1% developed for human use

Then we dove into some of the reports findings and how our environment will be impacted. To be continued next show.

In future shows we will discuss how it will impact our people and regional economy.

Tune in to the next Climate Report on Thursday November 10th, when we continue to dive in to the most important parts of the new SNRCVA report and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 10/13/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 10/13/22 is the second of a multi-part special series on a just-released ground breaking new report on the Sierra Nevada region and the impacts of climate change.

For this second special edition Climate Report on the new analysis, we describe some of the unique features of the Sierra Nevada:

- we make up 25% of the entire state’s land mass

- we provide 60% of the state’s developed water supply

- our region is made up of 88% wilderness, 12% agriculture, and less than 1/2 of 1% developed for human use

- we discuss the report’s mission of looking at a triple bottom-line: climate impacts on people, the environment, and our economy/infrastructure

- we define some basic terms and describe how they set about measuring the climate, economic, and population data

Tune in to the next Climate Report on Thursday October 27th, when we dive in to the most important parts of the new SNRCVA report. You’ll want to hear how the region is predicted to be impacted by climate change. News you’ll only find here.
Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 9/22/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 9/22/22 is the first of a multi-part special series on a just-released ground breaking new report on the Sierra Nevada region and the impacts of climate change.

For this first special edition Climate Report on the new analysis, we set the scene by talking a little about the players, programs, and activities behind the report:

- Sierra Business Council

- Sierra Nevada Energy Watch

- Sierra CAMP

- the genesis of the new SNRCVA report

Tune in to the next Climate Report on Thursday October 13th, when we dive in to the most important parts of the new SNRCVA report. You’ll want to hear how the region is predicted to be impacted by climate change. News you’ll only find here.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 9/8/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 9/8/22 covers headlines from international, national and state news.

First we head to a Pakistan and talk about reparations from rich polluting countries for damages to poor countries, vs loans that turn a profit off of misery and debt. Then we run through some science headlines, before ending with a speed round of state by state climate news headlines.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 8/25/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 8/25/22 covers headlines from international, national, state and local news.

First we head to Scotland where the largest wind farm has been switched on this week, with the deepest wind turbines in the world…in 200 ft of turbulent ocean water. Then we talk about new wind turbine blades that can be turned into gummy bears after end of life. Next we run through the list of incentives for homes and individuals contained in the new climate action bill signed into law by Biden. We close with breaking news on the new CA mandate to phase out new gas vehicle sales by 2035.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 8/11/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 8/11/22 covers food, viruses, and legislation.

A listener asked us to revisit our reporting on the climate impacts of different types of meat and food, and what we found reinforces some of what is already known, but also has some surprising twists.

We also cover research that shows how climate impacts could create 1,000 new ways for infectious diseases to get worse in the future.

We close with fresh “dirty” details on the newly announced climate bill, and what this means for you in practical terms.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 7/28/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 7/28/22 runs through a backlog of climate headlines since our early July show was preempted by live festival programming.

New research sheds light on the connections between extreme weather and gender violence, as well as predictions on expected climate change impacts to the beloved Pacific Crest Trail.

We also cover inspiring stories of 20-somethings making an amazing difference, as well as renewable energy records set across the US and in CA, which hit 100% green energy in May.

We close with fresh details on the newly announced climate truce and agreement between Senator Joe Manchin and his own party, and what this means in practical terms.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 6/23/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/23/22 covers the multifaceted crisis of communication underpinning our global climate challenge, whether it’s uninformed newspaper opinions, coded social media memes created by businesses, a lack of science news based on facts, or even personal "catastrophizing."

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 6/9/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 6/9/22 covers the impacts of a warming planet on sleep patterns, as well as the new fleets of EV semi trucks hitting CA roads. We end with an interview with a unique local non-profit called Good Sun, that specializes in keeping older solar panels in use for low income clients, while reducing waste.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 5/12/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 12 May 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 5/11/22 covers all the small things being impacted by the climate imbalance, from pollen and plastic, to oysters and fish, and birds to insects, and we cover some solutions on how to protect the creatures we rarely see, yet depend on for survival.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page: https://www.facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport/

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here: https://www.facebook.com/martinwebbbalancebeam/

The Climate Report - 4/28/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 4/28/22 starts off with a couple more events in our area related to Earth Day and the environment, from Sierra College Earth Career Night, to Project Wild Edges.

Then we cover the latest research on climate change, plus positive activity in CA, and end with solutions news.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page: https://www.facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport/

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here.

The Climate Report - 4/15/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0700

he Climate Report for 4/14/22 starts off with all local news, listing the dozen events in our area related to Earth Day and the environment, from Sierra College to Sierra Pines Methodist Church, from SYRCL to Project Wild Edges.

Then we cover the latest research on climate change impacts to CA, and end with a piece on how language in climate journalism matters.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org.

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page.

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here:.

The Climate Report - 3/24/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:30:00 -0700

The Climate Report for 3/24/22 starts off with local news on an upcoming Climate Change Summit, and expected PG&E rate hikes, before heading out globally for the latest climate News on trees, ice, oil, and global warning systems.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page: https://www.facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport/

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here: https://www.facebook.com/martinwebbbalancebeam/

The Climate Report - 3/10/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 3/10/22 starts off with some brief Ukraine-related climate and energy-related news, before taking listeners to the Amazon, and then we talk about “The Jump”: the newest global action movement based on research showing how individuals can make six climate action pledges and reduce global emissions by 25% immediately.

The six pledges are:

- eat mostly plants and don’t waste food

- buy no more than three pieces of new clothing per year

- keep electrical products for at least seven years

- fly as little as possible

- drive as little as possible/get rid of car

- take one other “nudge” action like green energy, insulation, change banks, etc

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page: https://www.facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport/

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here: https://www.facebook.com/martinwebbbalancebeam/

The Climate Report - 2/24/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 2/24/22 is part two of our EV Episode, as well as headlines on gender-based climate studies and action oriented research on food and laundry habits, archived here as an audio podcast.

We start by covering the latest on how to pay for roads without a gas tax, as well as how to make cars unnecessary, and the growing popularity of e-bikes.

Fun facts: Based on a recent study of single men and women, even though they spend about the same amount of money, men’s avg spending habits create 16% more carbon emissions than the avg woman’s, due to more cars and trucks and alcohol and tobacco, and more meat eating. Men’s avg meat-heavy diets create 40% more emissions than the avg woman’s diet.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

See more daily news updates on our Climate Report social media page: https://www.facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport/

Host Martin Webb also offers a casual weekly video podcast every Wed at 5:30pm on personal climate action tips, archived here: https://www.facebook.com/martinwebbbalancebeam/

The Climate Report - 2/10/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report airs on KVMR every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm.

The Climate Report - 1/27/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report for 1/27/22 is our Lost Episode. Unable to air that day due to technical difficulties, we are still able to archive it here as an audio podcast.

Here we cover the latest climate-related energy news, including worldwide expansion of batteries and solar, the rise of coal, as well as all the most interesting research and topics related to climate action.

Fun fact: Hear how a new study shows simple changes to how menus are presented can make a big difference to the climate. No technology, financing, or political action required!

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm following the KVMR News, and visit The Climate Report social media page for daily news headlines.

For questions, comments, or links to news we read, please email climatereport@kvmr.org

The Climate Report - 1/13/22

KVMR-FM — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:30:00 -0800

It’s the one-year anniversary of the new Climate Report format and we spend the first broadcast of 2022 reviewing last year’s climate victories, plus touch on the latest climate news headlines and actions that everyday people are taking around the world. Don’t miss the January 13th, 2022 KVMR broadcast of The Climate Report, every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 6:30-7pm.

The Climate Report - 12/23/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0800

It’s time for the last Climate Report of 2021! We’ll post links to all the items we cover on the Climate Report social media page.

Today’s segments covered:
- the psychology of climate crisis awareness
- international news
- US news
- CA news

Hope you enjoy it! Have a safe holiday season!

The Climate Report FB news page is here: https://facebook.com/pg/KVMRClimateReport/posts/

The Climate Report - 12/9/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0800

TODAY'S CLIMATE REPORT HEADLINES FOR 12/9/21:

- A 100% renewable US grid in 2050...is it possible? Is it good or bad? A new Stanford study offers some suggested answers

- Joe Biden's brand new climate change executive order for all US govt operations

- Global wildfires in 2021 dumped record levels of carbon out of forests and into the air, from pole to pole, hemisphere to hemisphere

- Looking at personal climate goals by economic strata: the poor aren't the issue, they already are living at 2030 climate goals by necessity

- Wales gov't gives away a free tree to every home...1 million trees planted over the next 12 months

- CA may begin naming life threatening heat wave storms, just like hurricanes, to raise awareness and caution

- The US lags way behind China and the EU when it comes to % of new vehicles sold as EV...WAY behind

- US electric utilities see an opportunity to sell a lot more electricity by speeding up the nationwide switch to electric cars, and have formed a new coalition to install EV fast chargers everywhere over the next 2 years

- Lastly, a very cool new personalized personal carbon-cutting app that started in Finland is being rolled out in London, and has plans to spread to 17 more countries

For links to these articles, plus daily news headlines in between broadcasts, there is also the Climate Report social media page with daily news updates: facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport

Please listen and share! Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org

The Climate Report - 11/25/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0800

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

The Climate Report - 11/11/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:30:00 -0800

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

The Climate Report - 10/28/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

The Climate Report - 10/14/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:30:00 -0700

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

The Climate Report - 9/23/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

The Climate Report - 9/9/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

The Climate Report 8/26/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700

The Climate Report airs every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm on KVMR FM.

Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org

For more news between shows and links to news we read on-air, find the Climate Report Facebook page at facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport

The Climate Report 8/12/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0700

Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org

For more news between shows and links to news we read on-air, find the Climate Report Facebook page at facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Climate Report 7/22/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0700

For today’s Climate Report on 7/8/21, we focus on the two things on the minds of most local listeners regarding climate change impacts and adaptation: heatwaves and fires.

First, a new study on how the most recent heatwave exceeded even the worst-case scenarios of climate modeling, throwing predictions for the future up tin air.

Next, a piece by a noted climatologist and hydrologist, who talks about all the people who ask him if they should move due to the climate.

Then, another piece by a climate/environmental author about her life being impacted by wildfires.

Lastly, we briefly touch on the die-off of perhaps a billon marine animals off the Pacific NW coast due to last week’s unprecedented heatwave.

Please listen and share!

Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org

For more news between shows and links to news we read on-air, find the Climate Report Facebook page at facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport

The Climate Report - 7/8/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0700

For today’s Climate Report on 7/8/21, we focus on the two things on the minds of most local listeners regarding climate change impacts and adaptation: heatwaves and fires.

First, a new study on how the most recent heatwave exceeded even the worst-case scenarios of climate modeling, throwing predictions for the future up tin air.

Next, a piece by a noted climatologist and hydrologist, who talks about all the people who ask him if they should move due to the climate.

Then, another piece by a climate/environmental author about her life being impacted by wildfires.

Lastly, we briefly touch on the die-off of perhaps a billon marine animals off the Pacific NW coast due to last week’s unprecedented heatwave.

Please listen and share!

Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org

For more news between shows and links to news we read on-air, find the Climate Report Facebook page at facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport

The Climate Report - 5/27/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 27 May 2021 18:00:00 -0700

On the May 27th Climate Report we run through the latest blows to fossil fuels and oil multinationals, from major court rulings that are putting pressure on them from the outside, to shareholder rebellions that are squeezing them from the inside. Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Whitehaven Coal…the handwriting is on the wall and the end of the carbon-heavy fossil fuel age is fast approaching.

Then we touch on upcoming alternatives to carbon-heavy travel, specifically in the realm of air transport, as environmentally-friendly hybrid airships – aka blimps – are in the works for taking care of shorter city-to-city trips under 250 miles. Seattle to Vancouver is one of the first routes planned for 2025.

Lastly, we spend some time on an important topic: how the climate crisis is impacting mental health, and is a hidden unaccounted-for cost to society, and how taking personal climate action has positive impacts on mental health from the individual to community level.

Please listen and share!

Comments, questions, feedback: climatereport@kvmr.org

For more news between shows and links to news we read on-air, find the Climate Report Facebook page at facebook.com/KVMRClimateReport

The Climate Report - 5/13/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 13 May 2021 18:00:00 -0700

For the May 13th Climate Report, we started in Kern County, CA, where 90% of the state’s natural gas, 70% of the state’s oil, and 25% of its renewable energy comes from…and thousands more oil wells are being planned. Next we talk about the expected changes to the US way of life as we address climate change, including eventually having every community served by electric US Mail trucks.

After hanging out in CA and the US, we leapt the pond and visited the UK to talk about amazing new legislation that will enhance appliance efficiency and require certain manufacturers to offer spare parts that can extend the life of some appliances by 10 years. From there, we launch into the stratosphere, which new research shows is shrinking due to climate change and CO2 emissions. What could this affect? Satellites, worldwide GPS, and radio communication.

To cap it off, we close with a thoughtful opinion piece written by William J. Ripple, climate scientist and author of the World Scientists’ “Warning of Climate Emergency,” regarding needing more than the current political promises.

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The Climate Report - 4/22/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0700

For today’s 4-22-21 “Earth Day” Climate Report, we start with some brief CA wildfire news and segue into a new global media effort called Covering Climate Now, which is the name being given to a new broad affiliation among 400 newsrooms around the world with access to 2 billion people, in order to address the climate crisis regularly and head-on in their news reporting.

Then we wrap up with a big focus on today’s Earth Day 2021 climate summit of world leaders in Washington, DC…from how over 100 Nobel Laureates issued a challenge to world leaders the day before the event started…to what the top politicians on the world stage decided to promise the public this year…to talking about the story of 18yo Jerome Foster, the US’ version of Greta Thunberg: from sitting outside the White House protesting, to sitting inside the White House crafting policy.”

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The Climate Report - 4/8/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0700

For today’s 4-8-21 Climate Report, we went deep on a couple of topics:

First, we cover the challenges that the health care industry faces during the time of Covid, and how that has impacted their efforts to be more sustainable, when we know that single-use plastics dominate hospital settings in order to maintain sterile environments. Good change is still happening.

Next we delve into a sobering new study that shows marine life is fleeing the equatorial regions of the ocean due to high temperatures, impacting the web of life and fish flows underwater, as well as harming the developing nations of the equatorial region that reply on marine life for food, revenue, and tourism.

Last, we cover the latest report that says we set a new global record for concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere in March 2021…besting the previous record from May 2020. We will likely set a new record later this year.

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The Climate Report - 3/25/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0700

We start off talking about putting solar over California’s canals and aqueducts, and how solar helped in the Texas power failures.

Plus, how the Texas extreme climate shutdown unintentionally limited the amount of fossil fuel cars being produced in the US, which segued into new studies showing how wasteful combustion cars are vs EVs, when it comes to their lifecycle of initial production through to end-of-life recycling.

Next we discuss the latest research showing we need the equivalent of 2020’s Covid-related reductions in carbon emissions to be repeated for the rest of the decade, or the Paris goals are out of reach, plus how the needed climate action will have an immediate side benefit of making existing lives better by improved diet, exercise, and clean air.

Lastly we close with a focus on the role food waste plays in damaging the climate, with new research showing humans waste land, energy, and resources by growing almost a 1/3 of food that is never eaten. And how to combat this, including new apps that connect people with surplus food at homes and businesses with others in the surrounding community who claim it for free or at discounted prices.

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The Climate Report - 3/11/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0800

We talked about numerous ways that citizens can support the grid during times of high-demand when blackouts are imminent: through conservation, through solar-plus-batteries sending power to the grid, through EV batteries sending power to the grid, and ways to get paid for doing all that. We also talked about forests and fires, and US utilities being unprepared for climate change, as evidenced by crises in Texas and CA.

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The Climate Report - 2/25/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0800

After some local news on county and city government Energy Action Plans and electric busses, we put a focus on the concept of micro grids for CA, and what are the hurdles that stand in the way to fast deployment, plus how there is no longer a fire season…it’s all year long now.

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The Climate Report - 2/11/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0800

Host Martin Webb reports on climate change and renewable energy.

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The Climate Report - 1/28/21

KVMR-FM — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0800

Host Martin Webb reports on renewable energy, climate change, and why he’s retitling his award-winning show.

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