DIVINING CHAOS
WITH AVIVA rAHMANI
ECO 667 AUGUST 30, 2022
Our guest on this program Aviva Rahmani, author of a book from the Village Press titled Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an Idea. Her artwork and writing involve performance, transformation of space, interdisciplinarity, activism, and more. One striking image in Aviva’s book shows a tree with a painted blue stripe spiraling up its trunk. Next to it are a half dozen black cows, placidly looking on. This is a part of Aviva’s Blued Trees Project. The project also involves original music, and we played the Overture to the Blued Trees Symphony to lead off the interview.
Her education includes study at Plymouth University in England, Lehman College in New York City, the Julliard School of Music, the California Institute of the Arts, and Cooper Union in New York. Her artwork and installations have been seen around the world, and she has a strong vision of how art (in the broadest sense) can help us see our way out of a chaotic and declining world.
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power
with richard heinberg
eco 664 9 august 2022
Richard Heinberg is author of Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival, published by New Society. He’s the author of thirteen previous books including The Party’s Over, Powerdown, and Peak Everything. We interviewed him several years ago about his book, The End of Growth, which turned us into growth-aphobes. He is presently Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute in Santa Rosa. Richard is also a violinist, illustrator, and book designer. He published his first book in 1989, Memories and Visions of Paradise: Exploring the Universal Myth of a Lost Golden Age, and we’ll spoke about his intellectual journey from the golden age to power.
We discussed his theory that power is, in essence, the root of our current crises: power as exercised through money, weapons, and mass communications. He says there is no single solution to the crisis, but his book describes a number of ways in which humans could self regulate through:
Taboos, Souls, and Enlightenment
Taxes, Regulations, Activism, and Rationing
Games, Disarmament, and Degrowth
Learning to Live Happily Within Limits
Trade-Offs Along the Path of Self-Restraint
Questioning Technology
Lessening Inequality
Population Control and Steadiness
Beauty, Spirituality, and Happiness
We highly recommend his book, which is available from New Society. Richard's website, including his "Museletter", is https://richardheinberg.com/
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We discussed his theory that power is, in essence, the root of our current crises: power as exercised through money, weapons, and mass communications. He says there is no single solution to the crisis, but his book describes a number of ways in which humans could self regulate through:
Taboos, Souls, and Enlightenment
Taxes, Regulations, Activism, and Rationing
Games, Disarmament, and Degrowth
Learning to Live Happily Within Limits
Trade-Offs Along the Path of Self-Restraint
Questioning Technology
Lessening Inequality
Population Control and Steadiness
Beauty, Spirituality, and Happiness
We highly recommend his book, which is available from New Society. Richard's website, including his "Museletter", is https://richardheinberg.com/
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a history of earth's climate
with steven earle
eco 663 2 august 2022
Our guest on the program was Dr. Steven Earle, author of A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change, published by New Society. It’s compelling book that lives up to its title and subtitle: It is brief--under 200 pages--but incredibly detailed. And it is written in language accessible to nonspecialists, including us.
In an enlightening hour he spoke with us about the effect of the sun on global warming, ocean currents, volcanic eruptions, and more, including the fascinating topic of "self regulating" cycles and feedback loops that have helped preserve earth's "Goldilocks Climate."
He also warned about the "plague of people" who are the major contributors to climate change. He discussed tipping points as well as some ways in we might lift the fog of inaccurate understanding of climate change and how we could strategize to pull back from the brink.
Dr. Earle lives on Gabriola Island, just off the east coast of Vancouver Island. He earned a BSc in geology from the Univerity of British Columbia and a PhD in geochemistry from Imperial College, London. He taught courses in earth science at Vancouver Island University, and he credits that teaching for much of the information in this book. He also grows food and drives the community bus on Gabriola Island.
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In an enlightening hour he spoke with us about the effect of the sun on global warming, ocean currents, volcanic eruptions, and more, including the fascinating topic of "self regulating" cycles and feedback loops that have helped preserve earth's "Goldilocks Climate."
He also warned about the "plague of people" who are the major contributors to climate change. He discussed tipping points as well as some ways in we might lift the fog of inaccurate understanding of climate change and how we could strategize to pull back from the brink.
Dr. Earle lives on Gabriola Island, just off the east coast of Vancouver Island. He earned a BSc in geology from the Univerity of British Columbia and a PhD in geochemistry from Imperial College, London. He taught courses in earth science at Vancouver Island University, and he credits that teaching for much of the information in this book. He also grows food and drives the community bus on Gabriola Island.
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BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
WITH CAITLIN DALBY
ECO 662 26 JULY 2022
Our guest was Caitlin Dalby, the dynamic Executive Director of the Butte Environmental Council, the leading advocate for environmental change and preservation in the region. She filled us in on numerous BEC projects, including workshops and field trips for young people, a coming environmental forum, the Endangered Earth Faire, and the Bicycle Music Festival. She also reviewed BEC's advocacy work in suburban sprawl, urban infill, water preservation, and sustainable housing. More about BEC at becnet.org, where you can also make contributions to support their outstanding work.
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CHICO AND OROVILLE HOUSING PLANS
WITH ADDISON WINSLOW
ECO 661 JULY 19, 2022
This program continued our series on housing needs and development in Chico and Butte County. Our guest was Addison Winslow a housing and land analyst, who has been working on behalf of the Butte Environmental Council to critique housing plans being developed by both cities. Addison is remarkably knowledgeable about housing needs and plans in our area, and has offered a detailed critique to both cities.The interview is an educational piece as well; listen to it and you will have a much richer understanding of the issues facing our communities.Listen to or download the program: Click here.
HOUSING FOR ALL
WITH THERESA O'CONNOR AND MARY KAY BENSON
ECO 659 JUNE 28, 2022
In this program we spoke with Theresa O’Connor who works with Butte County Shelter for all, a local organization working on housing for homeless people and for anyone who needs housing and Mary Kay Benson, currently volunteering with BCSA and North State Shelter Team (NSST)
Butte County Shelter for All describes itself on its facebook page as “a housing and homelessness advocacy group that believes everyone deserves a safe shelter. We're working to destigmatize attitudes towards homeless folks and renters, and to create shelter and housing options for everyone who needs housing.” The North State Shelter team is providing direct services to the homeless, including their own shower trailer.They are also submitting plans to the city for a campground for people whose only home is a trailer.
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Butte County Shelter for All describes itself on its facebook page as “a housing and homelessness advocacy group that believes everyone deserves a safe shelter. We're working to destigmatize attitudes towards homeless folks and renters, and to create shelter and housing options for everyone who needs housing.” The North State Shelter team is providing direct services to the homeless, including their own shower trailer.They are also submitting plans to the city for a campground for people whose only home is a trailer.
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RIVER UNDER THE RIVER
with Barbara Vlamis
eco 656 14 june 2022
Our guest was Barbara Vlamis, Executive Director of AquAlliance, "defending NorthState waters." First we heard about a new AquAlliance song written by MaMuse--Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longecker. River Under the River describes the misuse of our water system and calls the listener to action. It is dedicated to AquAlliance, and MaMuse is having a fundraiser via GoFundMe. Click here to obtain a recording of the song and to make a contribution to AquA.
Barbara then described current AquAlliance activities, including filing lawsuits against three districts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: Butte, Vina, and Glenn. AquA argues that they are failing to meet the requirements of the law and are putting NorthState groundwaters at risk. Learn more about those actions at AquAlliance.net. Listen to or download the program: click here.
Barbara then described current AquAlliance activities, including filing lawsuits against three districts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: Butte, Vina, and Glenn. AquA argues that they are failing to meet the requirements of the law and are putting NorthState groundwaters at risk. Learn more about those actions at AquAlliance.net. Listen to or download the program: click here.
environmental justice for chico
with nick hart and molly marcussen
eco 655 7 june 2022
In this program we spoke with two people who are working on the Environmental Justice element of the forthcoming Chico City Plan revision. Nick Hart is a Civic Spark Fellow spending the year with the City of Chico Planning Department. Molly Marcussen is a Planner in that department. They told us about Senate Bill 1000 that requires cities to develop an Environmental Justice Planning Element to include assessment of: Pollution Exposure and Air Quality, Public Facilities, Food Access, Safe and Sanitary Homes, Physical Activity, and Community Engagement. They explained how they go about gathering and assessing data for these components. This is an enormously complex process and we were impressed and pleased with how they are handling it. Full details and a draft of the plan are available at www.chico.ca.us/environmental-justice. Community input is being sought through surveys on the website as a well as public gatherings. Participate!!!
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ROUNDUP AND FOREVER CHEMICALS
WITH CAREY GILLAM
ECO 654 31 MAY 2022
Our guest on this program was Carey Gillam an investigative journalist whom we interviewed several years ago about her book Whitewash – The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science. That book was about Monsantos weedkiller, glyphosate, a.k.a , Roundup. (Monstanto has since been purchased by Bayer AG of Germany.) She has continued to follow Monsanto in numerous articles and another book,The Monsanto Papers - Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption and One Man's Search for Justice. Carey has published in mainstream media, including The New York Times and The Guardian. However, she is also promoting independent journalism with her web site UnSpun and serving as Managing Editor for The New Lede an independent news source on environmental issues. We asked her about the need for independent journalism before turning to various lawsuits against Monsanto/Bayer as well as other problems with what have been labeled “forever chemicals.” Finally we discussed her commitment to spreading the word and her hopes that humans can “come together to try to clean up the disasters that we can’t so easily see.” You can learn more about Carey and her work at https://www.thenewlede.org, https://careygillam.substack.com, and https://careygillam.com
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environmental psychology
with kim michl
eco 653 24 may 2022
Kim Michl was our guest. A recent CSU graduate, Kim told us about Environmental Psychology, which looks at the impact of environmental change and pressures on people's response to the world. She told us about her research into how practicing connecting with nature affects how people think and feel about their world. She found that, indeed, people who practice in the field of permaculture do have better feelings about themselves and their world than those who aren't aware of the field and its practices. She also described a new project in Chico, Climate Cafe, that she'll be joining in the fall.
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THINKING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
(AND MORALITY) WITH pATRICK NEWMAN
ECO 651 10 MAY 2022
Patrick Newman is well known in Chico as an outspoken activist, particularly on homeless issues, but more broadly on progressive causes. He also conducts Friends on the Street offering the homeless food and supplies Sundays at the Chico plaza. Patrick also has deep and complex thoughts about morality, and how moral questions intertwine with social justice and environmental concerns. This was a three way conversation with Patrick, Susan, and Steve, though Steve was left in the dust by the complexity and thoughtfulness of the other two's ideas. A must listen show.
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URBAN SPRAWL AND THE VALLEY'S EDGE PROJECT
WITH KIM MICHL AND ELISA MACLEOD
ECO 650 3 MAY 2022
Kim Michl and Elisa MacLeod are graduating students at Chico State University. They have been conducting research into the proposed Valley’s Edge development in southwest of Chico. Their description of the project was alarming at the least: over a thousand acres of pristine oak savannah to be covered with over a thousand luxury homes, with token “affordable” housing to comply with state law. A draft Environmental Impact Statement has been closely examined by a number of interested citizens and found to be wanting because of loss of habitat for endangered species, carbon emissions, and destruction of open space. . Kim and Elisa articulately explained why Chico Citizens need to resist this urban sprawl.
To read more about the specific plan, go to: https://chico.ca.us/post/valleys-edge-specific-plan
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To read more about the specific plan, go to: https://chico.ca.us/post/valleys-edge-specific-plan
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campfire restoration project
with janeva sorensen and stacey wear
eco 649 20 april 2022
The Campfire Restoration Project offers a wide range of camps, workshops, walks, and other events that deal with both the technical and spiritual revitalization of Paradise, California. Janeva and Stacy spoke about projects ranging from grey water systems to composting from spiritual renewal to Native Environmental practices. Their mission is to promote ecological stewardship through education, collaborative community action, and sharing resources. Learn more at http://campfirerestorationproject.org Listen to or download the program by clicking here.
safe streets
with bryce goldstein
eco 648 13 april 2022
Our guest was Chico activist Bryce Goldstein who, with others, has formed Chico Safe Streets. It is dedicated to improving conditions principally for bicyclists and pedestrians. We spoke about the bicycle lanes and pathways that already exist in the area, crediting their positive contributions, but discussing weaknesses in the system as well. Some imaginative alternatives were considered as well. Pedestrian traffic is also in need of attention,making it safe for adults and children to walk near or on area streets without fear of traffic entanglements. Literally as we were speaking, a skateboarder in Chico was hit by a car in the downtown area. 'Nuff said.
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making shift happen
with nya van Leuvan and rod fujita
eco 645 29 march 2022
Our guests were Nya Van Leuvan and Rod Fujita coauthors (with Lauren Highleyman and Ashleigh Kellerman) of Making Shift Happen: Designing for Successful Behavior Change (New Society, 2022). They are the co-founders of Root Solutions, an nonprofit group that helps organizations, companies and governmental agencies to identify behavioral leverage points in their initiatives, then assist in the design and implementation of cost-effective and scalable behavioral strategies.
Nya Van Leuvan is the Executive Director. She has an MA from the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at the University of Arizona. She has created educational and outreach materials for the National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society on the fragility of earth’s coral reef ecosystems.
Rod Fujita is the other co-founder of Root Solutions. In addition to his role at Root Solutions, Rod is the Director of Research and Development at Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program where he has been working with fishing communities, regulators and business leaders around the world to improve fishery policies for more than 25 years.
As one reviewer noted, Making Shift Happen is “a workshop in a book,” a detailed exploration of behavior change processes and strategies. The first half outlines the how change makers can research, focus, design, and implement projects. The second half describes behavioral building blocks that help activists engage others by helping them develop a sense of belonging and optimistically proceed with their projects. The final chapter focuses on “nature’s longevity,” discussing not only the need to sustain environmental actions but to “take care of ourselves, so that we have the endurance and empathy needed to continue our life’s work.”
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Learn more about Root Solutions: https://www.therootsolutions.org
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Nya Van Leuvan is the Executive Director. She has an MA from the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at the University of Arizona. She has created educational and outreach materials for the National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society on the fragility of earth’s coral reef ecosystems.
Rod Fujita is the other co-founder of Root Solutions. In addition to his role at Root Solutions, Rod is the Director of Research and Development at Environmental Defense Fund’s Oceans Program where he has been working with fishing communities, regulators and business leaders around the world to improve fishery policies for more than 25 years.
As one reviewer noted, Making Shift Happen is “a workshop in a book,” a detailed exploration of behavior change processes and strategies. The first half outlines the how change makers can research, focus, design, and implement projects. The second half describes behavioral building blocks that help activists engage others by helping them develop a sense of belonging and optimistically proceed with their projects. The final chapter focuses on “nature’s longevity,” discussing not only the need to sustain environmental actions but to “take care of ourselves, so that we have the endurance and empathy needed to continue our life’s work.”
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Learn more about Root Solutions: https://www.therootsolutions.org
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SUSTAINABILITY MISEDUCATION
WITH KATIE WORTH
ECO 644 22 March 2022
Our guest tonight was Katie Worth. Katie is the author of Miseducation: How Climate Change Is Taught in America. She is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning investigative journalist. From 2015 to 2021, she worked for the PBS series FRONTLINE on enterprise investigations and multimedia stories about science and politics. Her work has appeared in Scientific American, National Geographic, Slate, The Wall Street Journal, and was included in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016. Her book is based on interviews with hundreds of students and teachers and surveys of state standards and textbook content. She concludes that although some teachers are doing detailed and even-handed coverage of sustainability issues and problems, many are not, due to lack of training, political and parental pressures, misleading textbooks, and more.
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project censored
with andy lee roth
eco 642 8 march 2022
Censorship was the topic of this program, but not of the way in which we usually think of it--with authorities redlining, suppressing, or burning books. Project Censored, established forty-five years ago, publishes an annual book describing important stories that do not receive full publicity for a variety of reasons that lead to de-facto censorship: we just don’t hear about them. We’re not talking about “fake news” here, but legitimate news, including environmental issues, that are essentially suppressed by a variety of powers. Our guest was Andy Lee Roth, the Associate Director of Project Censored and co-editor of Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2022. He coordinates the Project’s Campus Affiliates Program, a news media research network of several hundred students and faculty at two dozen colleges and universities across North America. He earned a PhD in sociology at the UCLA, and a BA in sociology and anthropology at Haverford College. Roth serves on the board of the Media Freedom Foundation, the sponsoring organization of Project Censored.
We found this an especially engaging interview, as Andy helped us understand the pressures put on news media not to highlight particular stories, the effect of social media on journalism in our time, the decline of print news, and how to identify reliable sources of news.
Learn more about Project Censored.
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We found this an especially engaging interview, as Andy helped us understand the pressures put on news media not to highlight particular stories, the effect of social media on journalism in our time, the decline of print news, and how to identify reliable sources of news.
Learn more about Project Censored.
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butte county landfill
with craig cissell and eric miller
eco 631 1 march 2022
Pictured: The resident falcon at the Butte County Landfill. The landfill uses falcons as a humane way to keep seagulls from the landfill. Seagulls eat trash, carry trash, and can spread disease, etc. Crystal, a White Icelandic Gyre falcon.
Our guests were Eric Miller, Manager of the Waste Management Division and Craig Cissell, Deputy Director of Solid Waste, Butte County. There’s much to learn about what goes on with the things we get rid of. They spoke about the operation of the Butte County Neal Road Landfill, where there is quite literally much more than meets the eye. They described the organization of the landfill, the kinds of waste that can be deposited, and the future of the landfill, which at the present rate is about twenty-five years. We also discussed waste in general in our consumer-and-products oriented world and efforts being made at the landfill to reclaim and recycle some materials. As part of the discussion we learned how the Facility captures methane produced by decaying organic matter and the effects of California's new law prohibiting the disposal of organic waste as "garbage." This was a fascinating and informative interview.
Pictured: The resident falcon at the Butte County Landfill. The landfill sues falcons as a humane way to keep seagulls from the landfill. Seagulls eat trash, carry trash, and can spread disease, etc. Crystal, a White Icelandic Gyre falcon.
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Our guests were Eric Miller, Manager of the Waste Management Division and Craig Cissell, Deputy Director of Solid Waste, Butte County. There’s much to learn about what goes on with the things we get rid of. They spoke about the operation of the Butte County Neal Road Landfill, where there is quite literally much more than meets the eye. They described the organization of the landfill, the kinds of waste that can be deposited, and the future of the landfill, which at the present rate is about twenty-five years. We also discussed waste in general in our consumer-and-products oriented world and efforts being made at the landfill to reclaim and recycle some materials. As part of the discussion we learned how the Facility captures methane produced by decaying organic matter and the effects of California's new law prohibiting the disposal of organic waste as "garbage." This was a fascinating and informative interview.
Pictured: The resident falcon at the Butte County Landfill. The landfill sues falcons as a humane way to keep seagulls from the landfill. Seagulls eat trash, carry trash, and can spread disease, etc. Crystal, a White Icelandic Gyre falcon.
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FIGHTING (SUB)URBAN SPRAWL
WITH JARED GEISER AND GRACE MARVIN
Eco 640 february 22, 2022
Our guests on this program are concerned with urban/suburban sprawl in Chico, specifically the proposed Stonegate and Valley's Edge projects in southeast Chico. Jared is on Butte Environmental Advocacy Committee and was strategic in writing the response to the draft Environmental Impact Review for Valley's Edge. He's a Certified California Naturalist and a local advocate for climate action and environmental stewardship. Grace Marvin is Conservation Group of the Blue Oak Group of the Sierra Club and has been fighting sprawl with that organization and with Smart Growth Advocates, which has been opposing urban sprawl projects for the past several years.
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CHICO VELO WILDFLOWER CENTURY
with Ashley KoLler
GRID ALTERNATIVES
with Shyla Black
ECO 639 15 FEBRUARY 2022
In the first half of the program, we interviewed Ashley Koller, Executive Director of Chico Velo, which sponsors the world famous Wildflower Century, this year in late April. The ride often attracts as many as 3000 riders, though participation has been a bit down due to Covid. Registration and a Wildflower hoopla take place on April 23, with the ride itself on the 24th.The actual ride features a number of different routes, from a shorter kids' (and adults) ride up to a super challenging 125 mile ride with numerous hill climbs. Ashley also shared with us some of Chico Velo's community projects, including bike safety, trail cleaning, and valet services. Learn more about Chico Velo and the Wildflower Century at
https://www.chicovelo.org.
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https://www.chicovelo.org.
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We spoke with Shyla Black, Project Manager for North Valley Grid Alternatives, a non-profit company that provides no-cost or low-cost solar for low income people and those in areas of high pollution. It also provides training in solar installation, which can be a stepping stone to employment and a career. She explained the many projects of Grid Alternatives and the various ways they engage with the community. GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Their mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. Check them out at https://gridalternatives.org/
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DALBIR'S INDIA
with Dalbir Singh
Eco 638 8 February 2022
Our guest on this program was an old friend, Dalbir Singh from the Punjab region of India. About ten years ago we toured the area with him as tour guide. He operates Dalbir's India and continues to conduct highly individualized and informative tours of India, despite many complications due to Covid. We spoke with him, first, about his business and then about various topics about India, including the effects of Covid, the Green Revolution, environmental issues, and more. We were (again) impressed by Dalbir's spirituality and his interest in helping visitors to India understand it's deep cultural and religious roots. Learn more about Dalbir's India: click here.
SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT AND LOCAL FLAX
with Sandy Fisher
BUTTE COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY
with Mariah Swyrs
Eco 637 1 February 2022
with Sandy Fisher
BUTTE COLLEGE SUSTAINABILITY
with Mariah Swyrs
Eco 637 1 February 2022
Our first guest on this program was Sandy Fisher, local weaver, flax grower, and all around craftsperson. She told us about having been accepted to an art and sustainability exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. We realize this is a great honor and asked her more about the design of the exhibit, how it will operate, the kinds of people she expects to meet. She has opened a textile school in her studio, been a consultant and instructor at AVL looms and from 2015 to present Associate Faculty member of Butte Community College teaching Fiber Arts. She also gave us an update on the complex and expanding flax-to-linen project that she and others are conducting. For more information, click here: chicoflax.com/who-we-are/
Our second guest was Mariah Swyrs. She's the Sustainability Director on the Student Board at Butte College. She filled us in on a number of projects being conducted or planned for the campus, with particular emphasis on the Earth Day Celebration in April. Butte has an excellent track record in working toward sustainability, and student input is a large part of it. For information on Butte Sustainability, click here. To listen to the interview, click here.
BUTTE COUNTY LOCAL FOOD NETWORK with Pam Larry
ECO 636 25 January 2022
ECO 636 25 January 2022
Our guest was Pamm Larry, extraordinary local activist and the creator of the Butte County Local Food Network, a growing project with a number of efforts to help people grow and eat local food and increase food security. She told us about their many projects, including the Garden Blitz, a mobile Farmers' Market, Victory Gardens,and a multi-age cohort project to teach people how to grow and process food. You can learn more, sign up as a volunteer, and donate at https://bclocalfood.org/. Listen to or download the interview: Click.
OTTERSON ROAD BOONDOGGLE with Chris Nelson
SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL with Mary Muchowski
ECO 635 11 JANUARY 2022
SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL with Mary Muchowski
ECO 635 11 JANUARY 2022
Chris Nelson is the host of the Peace and Justice Program, Fridays, 11:30-1 PM. She is a tireless activist for peace, the environment, people without homes, and many other causes for social and environmental justice. She is currently working to educate the public on the new Otterson Drive extension which, she says, will use taxpayer money to put in a private driveway for a well connected developer, destroying the Comanche Creek Greenway. According to the City website, “The Hegan Lane Congestion Relief Project aims to relieve congestion and improve vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation in southwest Chico. The study area includes Park Avenue, Midway, Hegan Lane, and Otterson Drive, as well as the trails and intersections that connect to these roadways.”
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Our second guest was Mary Muchowski, executive director of Altacal Audubon, the host of the Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway, an event held at the end of January. In addition to describing the festival, she discussed the Pacific Flyway and the birds who use it, as well as the threats to birds and other wildlife due to climate change and declining habitat. Listen or download the interview..
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SITES RESERVOIR
with regina chichizola, Jim brobeck, and Barbara vlamis
ECO 634 4 jANUARY 2022
In this program we discussing the proposed Sites Reservoir with three activists who are opposed to the building of the Sites Reservoir in Northern California. Regina Chichizola is Co-Director Save California's Salmon <savecaliforniasalmon.org>, a writer for TruthOut, and an advocate for tribal water rights, clean water, and the salmon. Barbara Vlamis is Executive Director and Jim Brobeck is Policy Analyst for AquAlliance, defending Northstate Waters <aqualliance.net.>. By way of background, we read an Associated Press article dated December 15. Reporter Adam Beam presented what seems to us an even handed description of the project and its perceived pros and cons. <Read article> The plan is to build a new lake in Northern California that, when full, could hold enough water to supply 3 million households for one year. Supporters need about $4 billion to build it. Wednesday’s vote by the California Water Commission means the lake — named Sites Reservoir — is eligible for about $800 million in taxpayer money, or about 20% of the project’s price tag.
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