December 3, 2009: Theo Chocolate, The Fair Trade Food of the Gods

When the WTO came to Seattle ten years ago to negotiate a new trade agreement, they were stuck on a model of trade without labor, environmental or domestic protection standards. The model is called "free trade”. The notion of fair trade was not understood. Today companies that promote fair trade are seeing tremendous growth. Green Acre Radio takes us on a tour of a local fair trade company, Theo Chocolate.

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November 19, 2009: Eat Local for Thanksgiving

Tune into Green Acre Radio this week and take the pledge to eat local for Thanksgiving. Fuel the farms that grow the harvest.

Farmers and ‘foodies’, merchants and produce managers from around the state are gathered at the annual Tilth Producers Conference in Yakima. They’re sharing tips on how to increase sales, grow organic table grapes and hops, why it’s important to integrate livestock with crops, and how to make hay in 4 days or less. They're also promoting "Eat Local for Thanksgiving". Something which isn't hard to do in Washington in November. Tune into Green Acre Radio this week and take the pledge to eat local for Thanksgiving. Fuel the farms that grow the harvest.

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November 12, 2009: Green Jobs For Those Who Really Need Them

This week Green Acre Radio gives us a story about the area's first green jobs training program. 19 newly skilled weatherization workers were trained by Laborers Local 242. The program is part of the movement to unite green jobs and clean energy with social justice. The City of Seattle's new hiring requirements will allow the graduates -- most of whom are from low income or disadvantaged backgrounds to begin retrofitting Seattle homes as soon as December 1st.

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November 12, 2009: Green Jobs

This week Green Acre Radio gives us a story about the area's first green jobs training program. 19 newly skilled weatherization workers were trained by Laborers Local 242. The program is part of the movement to unite green jobs and clean energy with social justice. The City of Seattle's new hiring requirements will allow the graduates -- most of whom are from low income or disadvantaged backgrounds to begin retrofitting Seattle homes as soon as December 1st.

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November 6, 2009: Shadow Lake Bog

This week Green Acre Radio brings you to a unique bog and wetland in south King County. Shadow Lake is known as the "eye" of the bog, a type of wetland dominated by acid-loving mosses. It's one of only 3% left in the county and a place like no other. A bog's most important function is absorbing water, which prevents flooding and recharges the groundwater supply. Hear from those restoring this unique habitat including foresters, entomologists and Earth Corps volunteers.

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October 30, 2009: International Day of Climate Action

This week Martha Baskin brings us a first hand report from Seattle's participation in the "350 International Day of Climate Action," held October 24th at the Seattle Center. Voices include the Sierra Club, Councilmember Richard Conlin, Rep. Jim McDermott, Cool Moms, the Moontown Foundation and Rev. Robert Jefferies with New Hope Baptist Church. The report also features Mark Hertsgaard, The Nation's environmental correspondent, who summarizes the full scientific implications and horrifically dangerous situation humanity has created for itself.

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October 23, 2009: Duwamish Alive!

80% of Puget Sound's living inhabitants (human, mammal and other living organisms) live within two miles of the Duwamish River. The Duwamish was declared an estuary of national significance ten years ago when the EPA also declared it a Superfund Site. Restoring this once mighty river to health in the face of industrial and big city assault is the subject of this week's story. We hear from volunteers, People for Puget Sound, the Duwamish Clean Up Coalition, Puget Sound Keeper Alliance and Ecos, the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle.

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