Locus Focus

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Hosted by: 
Barbara Bernstein
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every Monday from 10:00am to 11:00am.


 

A weekly conversation about our place on the planet. Locus Focus host Barbara Bernstein talks with local, regional and national experts, activists and policy makers about climate change, food policy, land use, salmon restoration, forest management and all the other things that matter in our environment.

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Topic tags: 
Activism, Agriculture, Science/Technology, Food, Global Affairs, Government/Politics, Environment/Climate
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KBOO Stream 1
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FRIENDS OF FAMILY FARMERS - Growing a New Generation of Sustainable Farmers

Airs at: Mon, 01/30/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
More and more people are concerned about where their food comes from, how it is grown and who grows it. But if more of us want to eat locally grown, sustainable food, we also need to grow a new generation of farmers commited to sustainable agricultural principles. Who... Read more

Locus Focus on 01/23/12

Airs at: Mon, 01/23/2012 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
SCARED SICK - An Interview with Author Robin Karr-Morse When we talk about environmental health hazards, we usually are referring to toxins in the environment outside our bodies. But there are environmental health hazards inside our bodies as well. Chemicals and hormones t... Read more

SCARED SICK - An Interview with Author Robin Karr-Morse

Airs at: Mon, 01/23/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
When we talk about environmental health hazards, we usually are referring to toxins in the environment outside our bodies. But there are environmental health hazards inside our bodies as well. Chemicals and hormones triggered by stress and trauma can wreak havoc on ou... Read more

Locus Focus on 01/16/12

Airs at: Mon, 01/16/2012 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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LATEST POLITICAL BRINKSMANSHIP AROUND KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE Last November the Obama administration responded to intense public opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline—which would carry crude oil from Alberta's tar sands, to refineries on the Gulf Coast—by calling for additio... Read more

LATEST POLITICAL BRINKSMANSHIP AROUND KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE

Airs at: Mon, 01/16/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
Last November the Obama administration responded to intense public opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline—which would carry crude oil from Alberta's tar sands, to refineries on the Gulf Coast—by calling for additional environmental impact studies that could take more ... Read more

Locus Focus on 01/09/12

Airs at: Mon, 01/09/2012 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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FRACKING CRACKS THE PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS 2011 was the year that fracking became a household word. A little over a year ago opposition to fracking was limited to a select group of environmental activists and people unfortunate to have their water supplies contaminated by ... Read more

FRACKING CRACKS THE PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS

Airs at: Mon, 01/09/2012 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Locus Focus
2011 was the year that fracking became a household word. A little over a year ago opposition to fracking was limited to a select group of environmental activists and people unfortunate to have their water supplies contaminated by neighboring fracking operations. But b... Read more

Locus Focus on 01/02/12

Airs at: Mon, 01/02/2012 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 WEIGHING IN: Obesity, Food Justice & The Limits of Capitalism - An Interview with Julie Guthman There is little doubt that Americans are getting fatter. As an example, a new Coast Guard regulation requires that the Washington State Ferries reduce their maximum capacity ... Read more

Locus Focus on 12/26/11

Airs at: Mon, 12/26/2011 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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ANOTHER WAY THE RIVER HAS: An Interview with Author Robin Cody Rivers define Oregon. They shape the landscapes and wildlife habitats as well as human settlements and politics of this very watery place. There are few people who know and can describe Oregon's rivers like Ore... Read more

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

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